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P253 PHJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,230 mi
Last recorded108,230 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 108,230 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 99,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 99,151 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 90,242 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 90,242 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 PHJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PHJ, 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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How do I check the history of P253 PHJ?

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What year was P253 PHJ registered?

P253 PHJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P253 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 PHJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P253 PHJ have outstanding finance?

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