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P237 CFR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,355 mi
Last recorded146,355 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 CFR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 146,355 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 141,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 138,027 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 134,245 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 134,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 128,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 121,616 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 115,751 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P237 CFR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P237 CFR, 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 P237 CFR registered?

P237 CFR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P237 CFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 CFR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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