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P249 UVL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,579 mi
Last recorded106,579 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 UVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 106,579 miles

(5) Offside front tyre worn down to legal limit.

(6) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(6) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

(7) Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 98,606 miles

(7) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 11 Jan 2007 98,606 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

(6) Offside front anti roll bar link arm worn slightly.

(7) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 90,520 miles

As per previous VT32 dated 18/01/2006

Fail 18 Jan 2006 90,519 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

(7) Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

(7) Metal brake pipes on rear wheels corroded slightly.

(7) Offside front anti roll bar link arm worn slightly.

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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P249 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P249 UVL, 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 P249 UVL registered?

P249 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P249 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 UVL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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