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P142 HEW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,822 mi
Last recorded151,822 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 HEW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2008 151,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 134,778 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 123,610 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2005 106,584 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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P142 HEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P142 HEW, 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 P142 HEW registered?

P142 HEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P142 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P142 HEW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P142 HEW have outstanding finance?

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