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P277 VBM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,573 mi
Last recorded112,573 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 VBM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2010 112,573 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMITS ON EDGES OF TREADS(STEP TREAD DESIGN).

near side front lower arm rear bush seperated to the limit.

near side outer sill corroded in places.

near side rear wheel arch/door shut corroded.

off side rear door in poor condition (corroded).

off side rear sill corroded slighly.

rear bumper in poor condition.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 101,062 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake inbalence near the 25% limit.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 101,060 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs are wearing thin.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,907 miles

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Slight damage to offside front road wheel inner rim.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 91,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Slight damage to offside front road wheel inner rim.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 71,343 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

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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P277 VBM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc 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 P277 VBM, 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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P277 VBM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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