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P253 FUJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,220 mi
Last recorded153,220 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 FUJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 153,220 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 153,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 134,577 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise interior mirror missing

offside front seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Fail 13 Nov 2007 134,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise interior mirror missing

offside front seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 21 Nov 2006 120,956 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

handbrake travel possible rear brake adjustment

interior mirror missing

Fail 20 Nov 2006 120,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel ,possible rear brakes need adjusting

interior mirror missing

air bag light on

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 FUJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P253 FUJ, 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 FUJ registered?

P253 FUJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P253 FUJ safe to buy?

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