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P258 GAU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,856 mi
Last recorded117,856 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 GAU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 117,856 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 113,263 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 107,558 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 107,558 miles

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

damage to o/s lower screen.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 100,038 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 100,038 miles

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

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

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

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

hc reading unstable

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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P258 GAU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue 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 P258 GAU, 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 P258 GAU registered?

P258 GAU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P258 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 GAU 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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