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P156 UGK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,618 mi
Last recorded82,618 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 UGK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 78,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 74,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 70,622 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2007 67,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front lower arm front bush starting to unbond (no excess play) at this stage

Pass 4 May 2007 67,371 miles

offside front lower arm front bush starting to unbond (no excess play) at this stage

Pass 13 May 2006 63,321 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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P156 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P156 UGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P156 UGK registered?

P156 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P156 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 UGK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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