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P159 MBA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,442 mi
Last recorded127,442 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 MBA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 127,442 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 127,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 120,672 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 120,411 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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P159 MBA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P159 MBA, 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 P159 MBA registered?

P159 MBA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P159 MBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 MBA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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