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P190 FJO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,208 mi
Last recorded150,208 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 FJO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2010 150,208 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 150,208 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 143,629 miles

front number plate has a slight crack

Fail 2 Feb 2009 143,629 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate has a slight crack

Pass 30 Jan 2008 134,936 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 134,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 124,576 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 124,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 112,890 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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P190 FJO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol 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 P190 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 P190 FJO registered?

P190 FJO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P190 FJO safe to buy?

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