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P232 MNA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,744 mi
Last recorded103,744 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 MNA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 103,744 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 103,774 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 103,774 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,774 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 103,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,873 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 100,872 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 97,598 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 97,597 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,097 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 93,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 85,769 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 85,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 81,612 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 81,611 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no plate cracked

front windscreen stonechipped

Pass 19 Dec 2006 77,505 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 77,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P232 MNA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P232 MNA, 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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P232 MNA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P232 MNA shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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