MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,749 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all four coil springs corroding
chip in windscreen
front brake discs pitted slightly
rear brake discs pitted slightly
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
all four coil springs corroding
chip in windscreen
front brake discs pitted slightly
rear brake discs pitted slightly
o/s/f cv boot inner clip loose
power steering reservoir hose weeping
screen damaged a 10 mm
wipers worn
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 Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SLIGHT BINDING ON NEAR SIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE
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P285 XCD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P285 XCD, 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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What year was P285 XCD registered?
P285 XCD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P285 XCD safe to buy?
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