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P275 MTP

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,523 mi
Last recorded191,523 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 MTP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 191,523 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn, nearside rear inner side wall slightly damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front and rear coil springs worn and corroded

Offside front tyre right on legal limit (marginal pass)

Offside rear outer door handle stiff to operate

Rear antiroll bar linkage bushes perished

Shock absorbers weak

Slight movement in front strut top mounts

Slight play in steering rack

Temporary repair to front bumper

Fail 18 Mar 2009 191,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perished and worn, nearside rear inner side wall slightly damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Offside front and rear coil springs worn and corroded

Offside front tyre right on legal limit (marginal pass)

Offside rear outer door handle stiff to operate

Rear antiroll bar linkage bushes perished

Shock absorbers weak

Slight movement in front strut top mounts

Slight play in steering rack

Temporary repair to front bumper

Pass 13 Mar 2008 180,776 miles

Brake pipes slightly rusted

Front brake discs deteriorated, pads around 75% worn

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

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

Shock absorbers weak

Slight blow at rear joint

Fail 11 Mar 2008 180,776 miles

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

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

Brake pipes slightly rusted

Front brake discs deteriorated, pads around 75% worn

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorbers weak

Slight blow at rear joint

Pass 12 Mar 2007 171,752 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge on legal limit

Low park brake reserve

Rear anti roll bar links badly worn

Rust on brake pipes

Pass 21 Mar 2006 161,868 miles

AS PER ADVISORY SHEET NO 393180086060

Fail 21 Mar 2006 161,868 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Belly pan on engine loose

Blow on rear of exhaust & engine

Both front tyres worn on inside edege

Both rear anti roll bar links worn

Fuel tank stained

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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P275 MTP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P275 MTP, 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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P275 MTP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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