MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
airbag light on
handbrake travel possible rear brake adjustment
interior mirror missing
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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