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P250 VTX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

91,112 mi
Last recorded91,112 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 VTX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 91,112 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2008 91,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

interior mirror missing

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2008 91,102 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light flashing on

engine mis-firing

spare tyre bold

Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,748 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 83,748 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat n/s/r

rear screen wiper marked

Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,935 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 72,935 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 72,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

air bag warning light staying on

front brake imbalance on application 20%

n/s/f tyre inside edge devoid of tread

n/s/r footbrake efficiency low

o/s/f+n/s/r tyres worn low

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit requires changing

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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P250 VTX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P250 VTX, 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 P250 VTX registered?

P250 VTX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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