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P144 AFR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 AFR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,182 miles

air bag warning light on

both front and rear number plates slightly detiriorated

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe slight corroded

nearside outer sill corroded and damaged

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

rear suspension components corroded

recomend oil spray

Fail 22 Aug 2012 98,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light on

both front and rear number plates slightly detiriorated

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe slight corroded

nearside outer sill corroded and damaged

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

rear suspension components corroded

recomend oil spray

Pass 16 Aug 2011 93,624 miles

nearside rear outer sill accident damage not weakened

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2011 93,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear outer sill accident damage not weakened

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,424 miles

small moverment in steering arms

Fail 13 Aug 2010 89,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

small moverment in steering arms

both rear tyres badly splitting in tread

n/side front tyre badly splitting in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2009 86,801 miles

under body corroidingg needs good oil spray

Fail 31 Jul 2009 86,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

under body corroidingg needs good oil spray

Fail 7 Jul 2008 82,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

both front to rear metal brake pipes by fuel tank starting to corrode

botrh rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre very poor condition and close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front to rear metal brake pipes by fuel tank starting to corrode

botrh rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre very poor condition and close to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2007 79,425 miles

Screen damaged outside zone a

Pass 20 Jul 2006 77,499 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 77,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P144 AFR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P144 AFR, 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 P144 AFR registered?

P144 AFR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P144 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 AFR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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