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P141 CPL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,612 mi
Last recorded189,612 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 CPL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 189,612 miles

BOTH SILLS RUSTY

OSF INNER CV BOOT DAMP

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Fail 8 Jun 2016 189,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BOTH SILLS RUSTY

OSF INNER CV BOOT DAMP

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Pass 3 Jun 2015 184,192 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front springs corroded and off side rear

off side front suspesnion arm bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2014 177,634 miles

rear bumper damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 May 2013 169,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screen chipped n/s/r tyre low

Fail 21 May 2013 169,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screen chipped n/s/r tyre low

Pass 11 May 2012 158,977 miles

both front foremost bushes poor condition

both front rearmost bushes poor condition

Pass 16 May 2011 147,804 miles

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

emissions just met

Pass 4 May 2010 140,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 131,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 120,546 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 120,520 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper dameged

Pass 26 Apr 2007 112,584 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 112,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2006 104,358 miles

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2006 104,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

oil leak

undertray fitted

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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P141 CPL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P141 CPL, 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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P141 CPL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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