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P217 UVL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,115 mi
Last recorded130,115 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 UVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 130,115 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 123,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 123,676 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 113,687 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 110,325 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2009 110,323 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 105,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front discs becoming worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 105,273 miles

both front discs becoming worn

Pass 22 Mar 2007 98,628 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 91,037 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,037 miles

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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P217 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P217 UVL, 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 P217 UVL registered?

P217 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P217 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 UVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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