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P425 MPO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,135 mi
Last recorded88,135 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 MPO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 88,135 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 88,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 87,868 miles

Both front antiroll bar linkage dust cover split

Slight movement in steering column

damage to offside front door

Fail 23 Dec 2008 87,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front antiroll bar linkage dust cover split

Slight movement in steering column

damage to offside front door

Pass 13 Dec 2007 85,473 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 85,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 81,765 miles

as test

Fail 14 Dec 2006 81,765 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f plastic under tray insecure.

rear bumper cracked - repaired with tape.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 71,874 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 71,874 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear bumper damaged but not sharp or dangerous

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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P425 MPO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P425 MPO, 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 P425 MPO registered?

P425 MPO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 June 1997.

Is P425 MPO safe to buy?

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