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P231 GNT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,252 mi
Last recorded115,252 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 GNT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 115,252 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 115,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 105,103 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 105,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

major oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Dec 2007 101,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

imbalance on rear brakes n/s performance lower than expected.

play in n/s/f lower ball joint ( BORDERLINE PASS)

slight play in n/s/r a/roll bar mounting rubber bush.

srs light on.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 101,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

imbalance on rear brakes n/s performance lower than expected.

play in n/s/f lower ball joint ( BORDERLINE PASS)

slight play in n/s/r a/roll bar mounting rubber bush.

srs light on.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 96,291 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 96,204 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 90,648 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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P231 GNT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P231 GNT, 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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P231 GNT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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