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P256 PHJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,328 mi
Last recorded71,328 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,328 miles

metal coolant hose under crank pulley corroded

nearside front door damaged

offside front wish bone front bush lifting

offside rear tyre has splits on outer wall

slight exhaust blow between centre and rear fixing clamp

Pass 29 Mar 2008 69,507 miles

NEAR SIDE OF VEHICLE DAMAGED

OIL LEAK AROUND BOTTOM OF RADIATOR ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,680 miles

POWER STEERING PUMP DAMP IN OIL AND POSSIBLE POWER STEERING OIL LEAK UNDER RADIATOR ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AND WET IN OIL

Fail 18 Oct 2007 68,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

BOTH FRONT WISH BONES REAR BUSHES SPLITING

POWER STEERING OIL LEVEL LOW

POWER STEERING PUMP DAMP IN OIL AND POSSIBLE POWER STEERING OIL LEAK UNDER RADIATOR ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AND WET IN OIL

Pass 23 May 2006 64,481 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 64,481 miles

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

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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P256 PHJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P256 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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What year was P256 PHJ registered?

P256 PHJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P256 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 PHJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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