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P231 OTU

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,723 mi
Last recorded121,723 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 OTU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2012 121,723 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 118,048 miles

near side front brake disc showing light signs of wear starting

near side outer side sill showing signs of corrosion starting

off side front brake disc showing signs of light wear starting

off side outer casing on side sill showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 14 Aug 2010 115,014 miles

near side front brake disc is showing signs of wear

near side front brake pads are getting down

near side front tyre is starting to wear on outer edges

off side front brake disc is showing signs of wear

off side front brake pads are getting down

Pass 22 Aug 2009 11,141 miles

front near side brake disc showing signs of wear starting

front off side brake disc are showing signs of wear starting

suspect front brake pad on near side getting down

suspect front brake pads on off side are getting down

Pass 23 Aug 2008 108,359 miles

front no plate showing signs of cracking starting

Pass 25 Aug 2007 104,289 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 99,682 miles

cotamination starting on front no plate

suspect front pads getting down

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 OTU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P231 OTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P231 OTU?

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What year was P231 OTU registered?

P231 OTU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P231 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 OTU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P231 OTU have outstanding finance?

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