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P252 MDT

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,942 mi
Last recorded110,942 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 MDT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 110,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 110,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 97,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front and nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2008 97,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2007 79,301 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 79,301 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 73,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 67,135 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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P252 MDT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P252 MDT, 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 MDT registered?

P252 MDT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P252 MDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 MDT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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