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P237 LYC

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,890 mi
Last recorded176,890 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 LYC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 176,890 miles

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

Centre stop lamp 1 out of 4 elements not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 176,889 miles

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

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

Centre stop lamp 1 out of 4 elements not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 170,647 miles

high level brake light has 1 of its bulbs not working

Fail 28 Apr 2009 170,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level brake light has 1 of its bulbs not working

Pass 12 May 2008 161,927 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 161,760 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 153,008 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 153,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 130,550 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 130,519 miles

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

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 LYC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P237 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

P237 LYC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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