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P233 FJM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,930 mi
Last recorded80,930 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 FJM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,930 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

front bumper repaired with tape

nearside rear lense cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2012 80,722 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

front bumper repaired with tape

nearside rear lense cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,276 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front brake discs corroded and worn

front bumper damaged

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2010 70,128 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,602 miles

front brake discs corroded

front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2009 68,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2008 67,676 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 66,593 miles

both wiper blades splitting - recommend replacement

front brake discs corroded

offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes splitting

temporary repair to centre exhaust pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2006 65,092 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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P233 FJM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P233 FJM, 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 P233 FJM registered?

P233 FJM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P233 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 FJM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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