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P27 UKX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,289 mi
Last recorded111,289 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 UKX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,289 miles

Arches corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,104 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 101,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,946 miles

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Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 78,523 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight corrosion on outer sills both sides

Fail 22 May 2018 78,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,721 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 73,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill panel corroded

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

Offside Rear towing eye corroded

Offside sill panel corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 73,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking union above fuel tank minor sweating (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking filler neck seal (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill panel corroded

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

Offside Rear towing eye corroded

Offside sill panel corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 71,464 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 69,763 miles

center stop light has 1 bulb not working

Pass 15 May 2013 67,748 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 65,748 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 63,879 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking on outer wall.

osf tyre cracking on outer wall

osr tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 20 May 2010 61,046 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)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 May 2010 61,046 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2009 58,281 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 58,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 55,356 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 52,759 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 52,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

parking brake light stays on

Pass 30 May 2006 49,037 miles

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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P27 UKX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 P27 UKX, 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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P27 UKX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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