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P230 MSJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

64,234 mi
Last recorded64,234 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 MSJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 64,229 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,370 miles

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

slight bind nearside front

Fail 6 Feb 2009 63,361 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust back box corroded

N/S/R drum warped

O/S/F tyre pressure low

Outerr sills corroded

Play in N/S/F track rod, rear track control bush split and anti roll bar link casing split

R/R inline brake restrictors inop

Fail 6 Dec 2007 62,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust back box corroded

N/S/R drum warped

O/S/F tyre pressure low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outerr sills corroded

Play in N/S/F track rod, rear track control bush split and anti roll bar link casing split

R/R inline brake restrictors inop

Fail 12 Jan 2006 58,332 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P230 MSJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P230 MSJ, 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 P230 MSJ registered?

P230 MSJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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