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P137 STU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,097 mi
Last recorded21,097 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 STU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 21,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 21,097 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 21,090 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2021 21,090 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 21,055 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 21,054 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 20,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 20,651 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 20,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,762 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,284 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 19,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 18,684 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,325 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,953 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 17,953 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,400 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 16,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,897 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,249 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,533 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,476 miles

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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P137 STU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P137 STU, 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 P137 STU registered?

P137 STU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P137 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 STU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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