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P253 BUG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,732 mi
Last recorded148,732 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 BUG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 148,732 miles

front bushes starting to part

outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2009 137,066 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

drivers seat slight movement

front reg plate slight crack

front suspension arm bush starting to part

n/s/r tyre close to limit

power steering pipes slight corrosion

slight play in steering

slight play steering column

Fail 17 Jan 2009 137,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes slight corrosion

drivers seat slight movement

front suspension arm bush starting to part

n/s/r tyre close to limit

power steering pipes slight corrosion

slight play in steering

slight play steering column

Pass 16 May 2007 113,908 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 113,908 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 94,042 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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P253 BUG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P253 BUG, 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 P253 BUG registered?

P253 BUG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P253 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 BUG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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