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P24 UVL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,360 mi
Last recorded101,360 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 UVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,360 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

n/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,342 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 27 Jun 2014 101,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,971 miles

Oil leak

petrol filter corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013 100,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre under inflated

petrol filter corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,035 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,571 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,057 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 98,055 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,234 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2009 96,234 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 95,016 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2007 89,611 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 22 Dec 2005 82,333 miles

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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P24 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P24 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 P24 UVL registered?

P24 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P24 UVL safe to buy?

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