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P244 TAE

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,134 mi
Last recorded215,134 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 TAE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 215,134 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 215,134 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 137,854 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 137,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 129,581 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 120,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 107,662 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 107,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 99,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P244 TAE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P244 TAE, 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 P244 TAE registered?

P244 TAE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P244 TAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 TAE shows 9 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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