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P24 XTG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,770 mi
Last recorded96,770 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 XTG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 96,770 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 96,770 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 90,421 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brakes cousd be better

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 86,823 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,823 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 81,171 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 81,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 74,836 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 74,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 XTG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P24 XTG, 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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P24 XTG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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