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P23 MDT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,424 mi
Last recorded136,424 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 MDT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 136,424 miles

both outer sills corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear number plate not correct font but simaler

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2010 136,424 miles

various oil leaks

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both outer sills corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear number plate not correct font but simaler

Pass 10 Aug 2009 130,182 miles

all anti roll bar bushes are worn

all metal brake pipes are corroded

engine oil leaks

n/s mirror glass is broken

o/s outer sill is corroded

o/s/f lower arm bushes are debonding

play in drivers seat runners

Fail 10 Aug 2009 130,182 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)

all anti roll bar bushes are worn

all metal brake pipes are corroded

engine oil leaks

n/s mirror glass is broken

o/s outer sill is corroded

o/s/f lower arm bushes are debonding

play in drivers seat runners

Pass 21 Aug 2008 120,638 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2008 120,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2007 112,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 106,449 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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P23 MDT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P23 MDT, 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 P23 MDT registered?

P23 MDT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P23 MDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 MDT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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