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P120 TGW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,524 mi
Last recorded112,524 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 TGW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 112,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 106,902 miles

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

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 23 Aug 2006 100,030 miles

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

fuel filter rusty

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

small stone chips on screen front number plate fading

Fail 18 Aug 2006 99,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate fading

fuel filter rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2005 92,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

back box outer skin corroded

front number plate fading

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 TGW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGW, 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 TGW registered?

P120 TGW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P120 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 TGW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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