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P252 JOL

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,003 mi
Last recorded175,003 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 JOL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 175,003 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 170,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 166,440 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 162,219 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 158,072 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006
Fail 13 Nov 2006

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P252 JOL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P252 JOL, 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 P252 JOL registered?

P252 JOL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P252 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 JOL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P252 JOL have outstanding finance?

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