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P261 VUF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

109,649 mi
Last recorded109,649 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 VUF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2006 109,649 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

chip in windscreen zone A.

drivers seat belt slow to retract

offside rear antiroll bar link bar bushes perishing

play in nearside front anti roll bar link bar ball joint

very slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Oct 2006 109,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link bar ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in offside rear anti roll bar link bar bush

Fail 7 Oct 2006 109,206 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

chips in windscreen zone A on maximum limit

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear antiroll bar link bar bushes perishing

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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P261 VUF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P261 VUF, 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 P261 VUF registered?

P261 VUF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P261 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 VUF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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