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P287 TDM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,028 mi
Last recorded114,028 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 TDM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 114,028 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADED , OIL LEAK , NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD , FRONT PADS LOW , BRAKE PIPES RUSTED , DRIVERS SEAT WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 114,028 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADED , OIL LEAK , NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD , FRONT PADS LOW , BRAKE PIPES RUSTED , DRIVERS SEAT WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 112,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 110,355 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 106,150 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED , ALL BRAKE DISCS FRONT AND REAR WORN , FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE, BRAKE FLUID LOW , SMELL OF FUEL FROM VEHICLE BUT NO LEAK FOUND ! SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT EXHAUST

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER DAMAGED , ENGINE OIL LEAK , OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST RUBBER PERISHED AND WEAK , NEARSIDE REAR SILENCER WEAK ON EXHAUST SYSTEM ,

PLEASE HAVE FUEL SYSTEM CHECKED FOR SAFETY , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 28 Jul 2010 106,150 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED , ALL BRAKE DISCS FRONT AND REAR WORN , FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE, BRAKE FLUID LOW , SMELL OF FUEL FROM VEHICLE BUT NO LEAK FOUND ! SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT EXHAUST

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER DAMAGED , ENGINE OIL LEAK , OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST RUBBER PERISHED AND WEAK , NEARSIDE REAR SILENCER WEAK ON EXHAUST SYSTEM ,

PLEASE HAVE FUEL SYSTEM CHECKED FOR SAFETY , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 31 Jul 2009 102,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/r rear lower trailing arm slightly bent

Fail 14 Jul 2009 102,706 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 97,686 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 97,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 91,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 83,130 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 83,130 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 83,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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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P287 TDM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P287 TDM, 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 P287 TDM registered?

P287 TDM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P287 TDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 TDM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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