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P201 ERD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

281,037 mi
Last recorded281,037 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 ERD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2009 281,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

some corrosion to brake pipes

some weak areas to offside door sill

Pass 27 Jun 2008 278,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 278,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 274,854 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 274,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 271,676 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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P201 ERD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P201 ERD, 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 P201 ERD registered?

P201 ERD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P201 ERD safe to buy?

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