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P212 MOB

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,485 mi
Last recorded121,485 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 MOB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2012 121,485 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,804 miles

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

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 114,565 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 110,206 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fault on airbag

Pass 26 Feb 2008 105,298 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 98,737 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 91,325 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

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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P212 MOB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P212 MOB, 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 P212 MOB registered?

P212 MOB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P212 MOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 MOB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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