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P248 RVF

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,874 mi
Last recorded129,874 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 RVF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 129,874 miles

both sides outer sills corroded

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear markers

slight exhaust blow at rear clamp

slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 122,706 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / O/S/F WISH BONE BUSH SEPERATING / REAR BRAKE DRUMS NEED CLEANING OUT / OUTTER SILLS CORRODING / OIL LEAKS / SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION

Fail 19 May 2011 122,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / O/S/F WISH BONE BUSH SEPERATING / REAR BRAKE DRUMS NEED CLEANING OUT / OUTTER SILLS CORRODING / OIL LEAKS / SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 118,348 miles

BAD OIL LEAKS

CORRSION ON OUTTER SILLS

O/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR LINK SOON NEEDS REPLACING

SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION

Pass 15 Jan 2009 109,988 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 109,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED

Pass 9 Jan 2008 102,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside rear ABS wire bracket has broken away from body

Fail 9 Jan 2008 102,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside rear ABS wire bracket has broken away from body

Pass 22 Dec 2006 93,695 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 93,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 83,640 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 83,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P248 RVF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P248 RVF, 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 P248 RVF registered?

P248 RVF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P248 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 RVF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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