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P153 GGM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,863 mi
Last recorded114,863 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 GGM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 114,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 112,964 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 109,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 98,844 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 98,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 93,029 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 93,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 87,187 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 87,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 81,232 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 76,361 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 76,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P153 GGM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P153 GGM, 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 P153 GGM registered?

P153 GGM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P153 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 GGM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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