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P254 MTW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,456 mi
Last recorded71,456 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 MTW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,456 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,443 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 71,441 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,396 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 71,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 67,776 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,367 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,381 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,972 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 57,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,563 miles

air bag light on

warning light on

Fail 12 Jan 2012 57,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,745 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 56,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,010 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,078 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2009 55,078 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,931 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,505 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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P254 MTW 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 73.7%.

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 P254 MTW, 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 P254 MTW registered?

P254 MTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P254 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 MTW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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