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P189 FJO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,271 mi
Last recorded67,271 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 FJO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 67,271 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2016 67,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 65,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre worn on outter edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre worn on outter edge

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,167 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 62,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,995 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 58,063 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,063 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,402 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 56,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,389 miles

O/S rear brake recording slightly lower effort

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,681 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,190 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 47,118 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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P189 FJO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P189 FJO, 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 P189 FJO registered?

P189 FJO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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