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P115 XYJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,816 mi
Last recorded171,816 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 XYJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 171,816 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 171,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 155,815 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake lever near end of working travel

Pass 9 Aug 2008 130,649 miles

offside sidewall cut

Fail 8 Aug 2008 130,649 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside sidewall cut

Pass 22 Aug 2007 109,232 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 109,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,705 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 85,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 63,386 miles

N/S/R tyre has a puncture.

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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P115 XYJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P115 XYJ, 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 P115 XYJ registered?

P115 XYJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P115 XYJ safe to buy?

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