MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,732 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front bushes starting to part
outer sills slight corrosion
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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