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P226 FJO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,738 mi
Last recorded140,738 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 FJO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 140,738 miles

n/s body sill corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r wheel arch coroding

oil leak

r roll bar links slight play

r tyres wearing

battery loose

f discs corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2012 140,733 miles

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

r roll bar links slight play

r tyres wearing

battery loose

f discs corroding

n/s body sill corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r wheel arch coroding

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 135,561 miles

brake fluid level low

corrosion on body sills

corrosion on nearside rear door shut

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

slight damage to offside rear wheel arch

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

slight wear in rear anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2011 135,430 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion on body sills

corrosion on nearside rear door shut

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

slight damage to offside rear wheel arch

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

slight wear in rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2010 129,335 miles

front lower suspension arms inner bushes starting to unbond and perish

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight movement in rear anti roll bar link rubbers

Pass 16 Mar 2009 123,969 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish

front tyres wearing on edges

slight blow on exhaust system

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight movement in rear anti roll bar rubbers

Fail 16 Mar 2009 123,969 miles

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

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish

front tyres wearing on edges

slight blow on exhaust system

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight movement in rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 25 Feb 2008 118,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate cracked

rear bumper damaged

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2007 113,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 109,547 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 FJO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJO, 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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P226 FJO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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