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P246 RUG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,646 mi
Last recorded120,646 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 RUG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 120,646 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 120,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 113,095 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 113,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 105,425 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 105,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 90,906 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 90,906 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 78,193 miles

Front/Rear no plates have black lines on them as laminat splitting soon need to replace

Rear corner of o/s bumper has sharp edges

Rear o/s passenger door handle stiking needs lubricating

Rear wiper blade has no edge

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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P246 RUG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple 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 P246 RUG, 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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P246 RUG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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