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P253 STM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,394 mi
Last recorded120,394 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 STM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 120,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill where they meet coming apart through corrison (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all wishbones and suspension arm are heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 120,210 miles

both outer sills very thin

car underside completely corroded and very thin

Fail 24 Jan 2018 120,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills very thin

car underside completely corroded and very thin

Pass 20 Jan 2017 119,961 miles

underside and sills thin in places

Pass 21 Jan 2016 119,671 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 118,944 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 118,944 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 118,224 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 117,716 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 117,716 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 116,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs (air-bag) warning light on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 115,593 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 114,697 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 113,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 113,464 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 111,966 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 111,966 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

o/s/f stut bottom damaged around fastener

Pass 22 Jan 2007 110,570 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 109,269 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 STM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 STM, 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 STM registered?

P253 STM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P253 STM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 STM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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