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P120 GRA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,368 mi
Last recorded87,368 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 GRA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 87,368 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 87,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 80,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 80,938 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 73,146 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 73,137 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,366 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 65,366 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P120 GRA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P120 GRA, 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 P120 GRA registered?

P120 GRA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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