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P226 CDF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,041 mi
Last recorded108,041 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 CDF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,041 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 101,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2009 101,588 miles

heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2008 95,306 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,932 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 79,793 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 72,034 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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P226 CDF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P226 CDF, 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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How do I check the history of P226 CDF?

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What year was P226 CDF registered?

P226 CDF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P226 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 CDF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P226 CDF have outstanding finance?

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