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P142 LKO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,400 mi
Last recorded161,400 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 LKO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 161,400 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2011 153,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 146,054 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 138,017 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 138,016 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear reg plate in poor condition

x2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 May 2008 130,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s main brake pipes starting to corrode behind petrol tank, unable to see all of pipes

Fail 1 May 2008 129,619 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s main brake pipes starting to corrode behind petrol tank, unable to see all of pipes

Pass 24 Apr 2007 118,608 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 118,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 108,261 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LKO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LKO, 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 LKO registered?

P142 LKO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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