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P256 UGK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

173,497 mi
Last recorded173,497 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 UGK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2007 173,497 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 173,484 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 173,843 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 173,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 168,250 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 168,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P256 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

P256 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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