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P262 AFT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,302 mi
Last recorded80,302 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 AFT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 80,302 miles

bad oil leak from engine bay

Fail 21 May 2012 80,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bad oil leak from engine bay

Pass 21 May 2011 78,186 miles

both rear brake pipes

handbrake travel

mid box of exhaust blowing

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 75,815 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 75,810 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 73,567 miles

bad oil leak from engine bay.

nearside front brake pipe corroding.

rrear sections of front to back brake pipes corroding.

Fail 26 May 2009 73,565 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak from engine bay.

nearside front brake pipe corroding.

rrear sections of front to back brake pipes corroding.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,601 miles

offside front to back rear section.

upper front to back brake pipe at side of fuel tank.

Pass 31 May 2007 68,781 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 68,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P262 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P262 AFT, 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 P262 AFT registered?

P262 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P262 AFT safe to buy?

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