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P203 GGM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,182 mi
Last recorded143,182 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 GGM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 143,182 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 143,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 135,722 miles

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

coolant leak

engine undertray fitted preventing full inspection

engine/ gearbox mounts worn

leak from p.a.s cooler now been bypassed. no leak at time of retest

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2009 135,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

coolant leak

engine undertray fitted preventing full inspection

engine/ gearbox mounts worn

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 125,328 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 125,328 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 120,845 miles

n/s/f lower arm bushes in poor condition

play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 17 Oct 2007 120,845 miles

play in o/s inner rack joint

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f lower arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2006 115,642 miles

advanced corrosion forming o/s outer sill

advanced wear on front discs

slight esrth fault with o/s/r light cluster

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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P203 GGM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel 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 P203 GGM, 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 P203 GGM registered?

P203 GGM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P203 GGM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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