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P269 NBY

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,127 mi
Last recorded152,127 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 NBY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2012 152,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

BOTH OUTER SILL HAVE SOME CORROSION

MINOR BLOWS ON EXHAUST

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE STICKING

REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

SOME CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT PIPE

Pass 23 May 2011 149,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

airbag light flashing

clutch slipping

fuel filter corroded

temp gauge inop

Fail 20 May 2011 149,373 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

airbag light flashing

clutch slipping

fuel filter corroded

temp gauge inop

Pass 4 Jun 2010 143,900 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 143,900 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle arms rusted o/s and n/s

Pass 4 Jun 2009 132,622 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 132,622 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 122,784 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 122,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 112,895 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 112,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,938 miles

air bag light on

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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P269 NBY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P269 NBY, 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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P269 NBY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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