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P240 GGM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,269 mi
Last recorded121,269 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 GGM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 121,269 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 120,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r wheel arch deteriorated.

Fail 15 Aug 2019 120,345 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r wheel arch deteriorated.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 118,631 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 118,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 117,253 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 117,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 115,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 113,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 115,159 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 110,360 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,321 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 108,321 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 105,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,720 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 94,026 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 89,581 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 85,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 80,842 miles

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

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

both tyres low tread on edges

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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P240 GGM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P240 GGM, 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 P240 GGM registered?

P240 GGM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P240 GGM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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