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P228 AFT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,120 mi
Last recorded151,120 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 AFT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 151,120 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 151,120 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 146,471 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 146,471 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 142,632 miles

severe coolant leak and engine oil leak

slight play in nearside track rod inner connection

Pass 23 Mar 2010 138,239 miles

slight play in nearside track rod inner connection

Fail 22 Mar 2010 138,239 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nearside track rod inner connection

Pass 19 Mar 2009 131,926 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 131,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 127,800 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 127,800 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 121,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 116,025 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 116,025 miles

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

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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P228 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P228 AFT, 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 P228 AFT registered?

P228 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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