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P148 CTY

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,455 mi
Last recorded148,455 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 CTY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 148,455 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 148,454 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 139,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jul 2009 138,944 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jul 2008 132,122 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 131,998 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 124,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 116,248 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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P148 CTY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P148 CTY, 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 P148 CTY registered?

P148 CTY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P148 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 CTY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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