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P265 VGG

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,995 mi
Last recorded131,995 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 VGG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 131,995 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 131,809 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 125,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 125,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 121,033 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 121,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 118,086 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 118,071 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 VGG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

P265 VGG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P265 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 VGG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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