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P265 MNA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

193,942 mi
Last recorded193,942 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 MNA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 193,942 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light is on

front and rear registration plates are marked

front shock absorbers are weak

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn on the edges

offside and nearside rear brake pies are corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front lower wishbone bushes are worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2011 181,314 miles

parking brake travel

slight play in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light is on

front and rear number plates are marked

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes are corroded at the rear

offside front brake pipe is corroded

offside rear wheel arch is corroded

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Fail 19 Mar 2011 181,049 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light is on

front and rear number plates are marked

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes are corroded at the rear

offside front brake pipe is corroded

offside rear wheel arch is corroded

parking brake travel

slight play in steering rack

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 18 Mar 2010 168,482 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light is on

front and rear number plates are marked

head lamp patterns are poor

knock in the steering

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear

offside front lower wishbone bushes are worn

offside front tyre tread worn on the outside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2010 168,224 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light is on

front and rear number plates are marked

head lamp patterns are poor

knock in the steering

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear

offside front lower wishbone bushes are worn

offside front tyre tread worn on the outside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 157,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light is on

cover fitted under the engine area restricting view of testable items

front shock absorbers are soft

offside and nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

oil level is low

Fail 13 Mar 2009 156,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light is on

cover fitted under the engine area restricting view of testable items

front shock absorbers are soft

offside and nearside front brake piupes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

oil level is low

Pass 17 Mar 2008 139,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp is on

centre exhaust section is corroded and leaking slightly

cover under engine area restricting view of testable items

handbrake travel

offside and neraside front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside wiper blade end split

Fail 7 Mar 2008 139,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp is on

centre exhaust section is corroded and leaking slightly

cover under engine area restricting view of testable items

handbrake travel

offside and neraside front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside wiper blade end split

Pass 23 Mar 2007 122,510 miles

air bag warning lamp is on

cover fitted under the engine area restricting the view of testable items

exhaust noise from the front

handbrake travel

offside and nearside front brake discs are wearing thin

offside and nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes are worn

Fail 16 Mar 2007 122,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

air bag warning lamp is on

cover under the engine area restricting the view of testable items

exhaust noise from the front

handbrake travel

offside and nearside front brake discs are getting thin

offside and nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside front lower wishbone forward bushes are worn

Fail 16 Mar 2007 122,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 105,400 miles

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

front tyre edges are worn

front wishbone inner bushes are worn / splitting

handbrake has very little reserve travel

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

offside outer cv boot is leaking grease

partial inspection only of offside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

rear anti-roll bar link bushes are worn

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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P265 MNA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P265 MNA, 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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P265 MNA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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