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P206 VGG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,411 mi
Last recorded141,411 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 VGG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 141,411 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 141,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Battery insecure

alternater not charging (making all lights dim)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 124,374 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P206 VGG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P206 VGG, 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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How do I check the history of P206 VGG?

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What year was P206 VGG registered?

P206 VGG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P206 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P206 VGG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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