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P263 AJT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,109 mi
Last recorded128,109 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 AJT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 128,109 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 123,777 miles

play within steering system

Pass 8 Oct 2009 120,278 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 115,985 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS REAR BUSHES PERISHED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW REAR SILENCER CLAMP

UNDER BELLY TRAY DAMAGED

Pass 10 Oct 2007 111,631 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 111,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 106,788 miles

Handbrake lever travel requires attention

Pass 10 Oct 2005 100,033 miles

Handbrake lever travel requires attention.

Slight front brake inbalance.

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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P263 AJT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P263 AJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P263 AJT?

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What year was P263 AJT registered?

P263 AJT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P263 AJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 AJT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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