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P251 XFE

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,963 mi
Last recorded131,963 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 XFE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 131,963 miles

Rear metal brake pipe near petrol tank has surface corrosion

Rear no plate characters wobbly

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar link

Fail 8 Apr 2009 131,963 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear metal brake pipe near petrol tank has surface corrosion

Rear no plate characters wobbly

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar link

Pass 7 Apr 2008 113,223 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 113,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sills getting corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 93,855 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 93,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pipes getting corroded

sills getting corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2006 76,623 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 76,623 miles

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

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

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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P251 XFE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P251 XFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P251 XFE registered?

P251 XFE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P251 XFE safe to buy?

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