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P238 JOX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,557 mi
Last recorded211,557 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 JOX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 211,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 194,614 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pad waring light on

Fail 27 Feb 2008 194,614 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad waring light on

Pass 15 Feb 2007 159,351 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 159,351 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2006 148,911 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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P238 JOX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P238 JOX, 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 P238 JOX registered?

P238 JOX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P238 JOX safe to buy?

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