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P162 CTY

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,900 mi
Last recorded201,900 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 CTY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 201,900 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 201,886 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 188,764 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 17 Sep 2008 188,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Sep 2007 163,370 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 163,370 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 143,880 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2006 143,880 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres worn on inner edges

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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P162 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 50%.

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 P162 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P162 CTY registered?

P162 CTY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P162 CTY safe to buy?

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