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P265 TAM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,769 mi
Last recorded119,769 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 TAM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 119,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 119,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 104,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in windscreen not in drivers veiw

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jun 2011 104,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in windscreen not in drivers veiw

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2010 98,843 miles

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

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2009 95,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres staring to get low 2-3mm

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

slight play in steering rack and pinion

Pass 17 May 2007 83,029 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 May 2006 76,804 miles

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

Fail 31 May 2006 76,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

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 TAM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P265 TAM, 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 P265 TAM registered?

P265 TAM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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