MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,619 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres worn on outer edge of tread.
Nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge of tread, keep a check.
Slight damage to nearside of front bumper.
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Both front tyres worn on outer edge of tread.
Nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge of tread, change soon.
Both front tyres worn on outer edge of tread. Keep a check.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear tyre has minor cracks on inner and outer sidewalls.
Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread.
Both rear tyres have minor cracks in the tread.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread.
Both rear tyres have minor cracks in the tread.
Brake warning light on.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer part of tresd.
Both rear tyres wearing on inner part of tread.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhauast system is hanging a bit low.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
O/S/R tyre cracking on outer sidewall.
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer part of tresd.
Both rear tyres wearing on inner part of tread.
Brake warning light on.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhauast system is hanging a bit low.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
O/S/R tyre cracking on outer sidewall.
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
drivers seat runners worn ,slightly loose
front brake hoses close to suspension
front lower suspension bushes worn
rear centre seat belt missing
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
O/S/R tyre cracking on outer sidewall.
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Ther appears to be a fuel leak around the fuel tank filler area.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
O/S/R tyre cracking on outer sidewall.
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Ther appears to be a fuel leak around the fuel tank filler area.
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
O/S/R tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls and tread.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
O/S/R tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls and tread.
Parking brake light on.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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P256 VGJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 VGJ, 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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P256 VGJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 April 1997.
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