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P253 KHL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,786 mi
Last recorded33,786 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 33,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 33,330 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 32,888 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 31,139 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 29,534 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 29,531 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,122 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,793 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,032 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,750 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 16,658 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 15,630 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 28 May 2009 15,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2008 15,616 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre cracked and preished

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 May 2007 15,566 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,400 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 KHL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KHL, 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 KHL registered?

P253 KHL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P253 KHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 KHL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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