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P202 CDF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,787 mi
Last recorded133,787 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 CDF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 133,787 miles

Both inner sills have corrosion along their inner length, does not appear excessive

Brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Offside rear handbrake effort lower than expected, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Various points of corrosion throughou chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Pass 15 Jan 2013 133,225 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, not excessive

Offside handbrake effort lower than expected, offside rear brake may need adjustment or repair

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 131,780 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 129,911 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 126,322 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 126,284 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 126,284 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2009 141,303 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 115,449 miles

Discolouration to both front numberplates, still legible

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 111,590 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 111,574 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 104,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P202 CDF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P202 CDF, 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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P202 CDF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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