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P240 VGG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,336 mi
Last recorded190,336 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 VGG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 190,336 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 190,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 186,502 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 186,500 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 181,624 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 174,796 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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P240 VGG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 P240 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

P240 VGG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P240 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 VGG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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