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P266 UGK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,289 mi
Last recorded173,289 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 UGK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 173,289 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 May 2016 173,287 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 170,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust rubber split

sun strip in front screen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 170,285 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust rubber split

sun strip in front screen

Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,728 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,331 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

wipers spilt

Fail 17 Apr 2013 121,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wipers spilt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 115,998 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust section damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust blow from joint at rear

Fail 17 Apr 2012 115,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust section damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust blow from joint at rear

Pass 13 May 2011 111,628 miles

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

rear of both bodysills corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 111,625 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear of both bodysills corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 106,793 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 106,791 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2009 100,781 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 93,056 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 93,055 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 86,847 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 81,766 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 81,749 miles

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

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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P266 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P266 UGK, 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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P266 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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