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P238 KOF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,136 mi
Last recorded130,136 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 KOF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 130,136 miles

corrosion to sills.

corrosion to brake pipes.

cracking to offside rear tyre,outer sidewall.

damage to rear bumper.

front number plate deteriorated.

noise from rear brakes.

oil leaks.

travel on parking brake lever.

wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 15 May 2009 130,131 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to sills.

cracking to offside rear tyre,outer sidewall.

damage to rear bumper.

front number plate deteriorated.

noise from rear brakes.

oil leaks.

travel on parking brake lever.

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 2 May 2008 120,348 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 120,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion to brake pipes.

noise from rear brakes.

Pass 10 May 2007 111,386 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 111,386 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

coolant level low.

noise from rear brakes.

play in nearside front ball joint.

slight engine missfire.

Pass 16 May 2006 100,215 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 100,205 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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 KOF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P238 KOF, 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 KOF registered?

P238 KOF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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