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P252 UVL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,348 mi
Last recorded55,348 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 UVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,348 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

air bag light on

front discs slightly rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,481 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,699 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 47,699 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,178 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,839 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 40,306 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,306 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,438 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 35,192 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 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVL, 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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How do I check the history of P252 UVL?

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What year was P252 UVL registered?

P252 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P252 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 UVL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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