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P224 RYS

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,046 mi
Last recorded96,046 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 RYS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 96,046 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 96,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,200 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 86,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

INTERIOR MIRROR IS MISSING.HANDBRAKE LEVER IS WORN.BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED.FUEL FILTER IS CORRODED.N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES ARE WORN.N/S/F/ ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBERS ARE TORN.

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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P224 RYS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P224 RYS, 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 P224 RYS registered?

P224 RYS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P224 RYS safe to buy?

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