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P127 GRA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,837 mi
Last recorded108,837 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 GRA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 101,858 miles

n/s front antiroll bar drop link top end rubber grease cover split and joint dry

Fail 23 Feb 2012 101,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s front antiroll bar drop link top end rubber grease cover split and joint dry

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,862 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 22 Feb 2011 94,862 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

offside front tyre worn on edges

power steering fluid below min. mark

Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,004 miles

cuts in n/s f tyer side wall not showing cord at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2010 87,004 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

cuts in n/s f tyer side wall not showing cord at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2009 80,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2009 80,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,504 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 72,504 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

n/s o/s front tyres tread area low n/s 2.2mm o/s 2.6 mm legal limit 1.6 mm

temp gauge not working

Pass 12 Feb 2007 68,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s rear tyre large screw in tread area

Pass 11 Feb 2006 61,532 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 61,532 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

engine under plastic cover o/s hanging loose

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P127 GRA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P127 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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P127 GRA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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