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P253 GRR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,208 mi
Last recorded147,208 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 GRR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 147,208 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 132,016 miles

nearside outer sill shows some corrossion

Pass 14 Mar 2008 124,373 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 124,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 117,984 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 115,622 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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 GRR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P253 GRR registered?

P253 GRR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P253 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 GRR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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