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P230 WAX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,927 mi
Last recorded128,927 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 WAX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 128,927 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 128,927 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damaged all around vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2008 128,164 miles

nearside front lower wishbone bushes in poor condition

nearside front wishbone bushes in poor condition

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear shock absorber bodies corroded

slight exhaust blow to 2 exhaust joints

undertray broken

Fail 10 Nov 2008 128,161 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front lower wishbone bushes in poor condition

nearside front wishbone bushes in poor condition

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear shock absorber bodies corroded

undertray broken

Pass 25 Oct 2007 126,237 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 126,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 124,643 miles

roughness in steering rack.

slight bad earth on rear lights.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 123,354 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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P230 WAX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WAX, 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 WAX registered?

P230 WAX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P230 WAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 WAX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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