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P252 NLW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,659 mi
Last recorded127,659 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 NLW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2020 127,659 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre and rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 126,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear outer sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 123,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear outer sill has heavy surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear outer sill has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear outer sill has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear outer sill has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2016 119,189 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill is corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 114,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 109,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,623 miles

both front wiper blades perished and judering

Fail 21 Feb 2012 98,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blades perished and judering

Pass 22 Feb 2011 95,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,976 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,359 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 83,694 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 79,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 75,737 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 75,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 NLW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NLW, 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 NLW registered?

P252 NLW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P252 NLW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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