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IUI 2512

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,872 mi
Last recorded11,872 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 2512
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 11,872 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 118,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2014 110,789 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 110,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 103,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 103,694 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 101,232 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 101,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

air bag light remains on clutch slipping

Pass 12 Feb 2011 92,634 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 92,634 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 88,969 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 88,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,799 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

rear centre seat belt inop

Fail 16 Feb 2009 86,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

rear centre seat belt inop

Pass 26 Jan 2008 84,849 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 80,333 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 75,848 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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IUI 2512 is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 106,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IUI 2512, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IUI 2512 registered?

IUI 2512 is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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