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P225 NBY

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,179 mi
Last recorded170,179 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 NBY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 170,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate deterorated

n/s/r sill and arch corroded

o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 162,797 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe

corrosion to n/s/ o/s sills

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

damage to n/s/f road wheel

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

signs of feathering to both rear tyres on inner edges

water damage to front and rear no plates

Fail 25 Jul 2012 162,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe

corrosion to n/s/ o/s sills

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

damage to n/s/f road wheel

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

signs of feathering to both rear tyres on inner edges

strong advise o/s/f tyre on legal limit

water damage to front and rear no plates

wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2011 155,636 miles

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

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

front number plate poor condition

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

underside of car corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 148,203 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 148,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear n0 plates peeling

Pass 10 Jul 2009 141,019 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 130,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

boot lid doesn't stay open on it's own

both front drop link gaitors split

o/s/f seat runners slightly worn

unable to open fuel flap with handle inside

Pass 12 Jul 2007 114,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wheel trim broken..

offside rear tyre starting to distort..

offside rear wheel trim broken..

Pass 4 Jul 2006 98,334 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 98,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front drop link rubber bellows split

off side front tyre wearing on inner and outer 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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P225 NBY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P225 NBY, 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 P225 NBY registered?

P225 NBY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is P225 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 NBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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