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P215 ACU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,706 mi
Last recorded61,706 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 ACU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2012 61,706 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,951 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 29 Oct 2010 59,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,290 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,307 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 55,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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P215 ACU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol 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 P215 ACU, 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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P215 ACU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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