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P270 ERR

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,644 mi
Last recorded87,644 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 ERR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2023 87,644 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,734 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 81,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 72,924 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,740 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,728 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,194 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,506 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,989 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,439 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 67,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,817 miles

37% indifference on rear brakes

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,540 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 64,537 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 63,388 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 62,089 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 62,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,140 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,398 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 57,398 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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P270 ERR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P270 ERR, 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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P270 ERR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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