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P135 SAF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,774 mi
Last recorded154,774 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 SAF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 154,774 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 154,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 142,317 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 130,351 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 116,699 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 100,601 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 100,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P135 SAF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P135 SAF, 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 P135 SAF registered?

P135 SAF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P135 SAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 SAF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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