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P135 SWK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,973 mi
Last recorded125,973 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 SWK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 125,973 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 125,971 miles

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

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,369 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 111,369 miles

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

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

HAND BRAKE CABLE HITTING EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,853 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 94,853 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 71,545 miles

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

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

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 SWK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P135 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

P135 SWK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P135 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 SWK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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