MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,816 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
chip on front screen advised
n/s/f wishbone bush advised
steering rack wear advised
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links.
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P243 MSJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P243 MSJ, 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 P243 MSJ registered?
P243 MSJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 May 1997.
Is P243 MSJ safe to buy?
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