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P153 SAF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,936 mi
Last recorded120,936 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 SAF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2011 120,936 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 120,936 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 114,928 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2009 114,928 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2008 107,598 miles

air baglight on

Fail 28 Jan 2008 107,597 miles

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

air baglight on

Pass 15 Jan 2007 99,535 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 92,058 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 92,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 SAF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P153 SAF, 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 SAF registered?

P153 SAF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P153 SAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 SAF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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