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P229 KJH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,728 mi
Last recorded80,728 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 KJH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,728 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,587 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,243 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front suspension lower arm bush slightly unbonding

Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 60,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front suspension lower arm rearward bush slightly displaced

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front suspension lower arm rearward bush slightly displaced

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,555 miles

offside front suspension lower arm bush unbonding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,053 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,539 miles

number plates in poor condition.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,516 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 41,515 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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P229 KJH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P229 KJH, 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 P229 KJH registered?

P229 KJH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P229 KJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 KJH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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