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P139 SAF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,816 mi
Last recorded131,816 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 SAF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 131,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advanced corrosion in nearside outer sill

advanced corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch area

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

platic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2009 137,787 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advanced corrosion in nearside outer sill

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2008 126,182 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 126,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2007 118,454 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 103,053 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 94,186 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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P139 SAF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol 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 P139 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 P139 SAF registered?

P139 SAF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P139 SAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 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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