MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front exhaust pipe minor leak and noise present.Offside rear antiroll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.
Minor deterioration occured to the webbing of the drivers seat belt,the belt is slow to retract and requires some manual help.Steering mechanism noisy when rocked side to side under load.
One of several high level stop lamp bulbs inoperative.Power steering drive belt starting to deteriorate.rear exhaust silencer support starting to deteriorate.
Parking brake lever mechanism worn.Minor play present within the drivers door mirror housing.The interior mirror has some movement present within its fixings.
Parking brake/fluid level indicator lamp not following correct sequence indicating a fault present.
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
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P290 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P290 AFT, 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 P290 AFT registered?
P290 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 February 1997.
Is P290 AFT safe to buy?
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