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P235 UTX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,971 mi
Last recorded113,971 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 UTX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2014 113,971 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 112,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,390 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 111,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 108,640 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 108,640 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 105,744 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 102,548 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 102,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 101,591 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 99,297 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 99,284 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to front bumper

marks on rear registration plate

split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 27 Sep 2006 96,715 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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P235 UTX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P235 UTX, 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 P235 UTX registered?

P235 UTX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P235 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 UTX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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