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P319 STM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

126,507 mi
Last recorded126,507 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 STM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2009 126,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 124,970 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 124,967 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 123,136 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 123,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

windscreen cracked outwith prescribed area

Fail 9 Mar 2007 123,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

crack on windscreen outside the swept zone

Pass 10 Mar 2006 121,262 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 121,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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P319 STM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P319 STM, 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 P319 STM registered?

P319 STM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P319 STM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P319 STM shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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