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P425 UVL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,146 mi
Last recorded135,146 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 UVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 135,146 miles

Centre and nearside rear exhaust rubbers perished and starting to split

Front and rear bumpers repaired with tape

Front anti-roll bar locking devices moved

Front discs slightly pitted on edges

Offside front tyre starting to wear low

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Slight blow from manifold and front pipe area

Slight corrosion to both rear floor pans

Slight corrosion to both sills and both rear wheel arches

Slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Slight corrosion to nearside rear door well

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 8 Sep 2010 135,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre and nearside rear exhaust rubbers perished and starting to split

Front and rear bumpers repaired with tape

Front anti-roll bar locking devices moved

Front discs slightly pitted on edges

Offside front tyre starting to wear low

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Slight blow from manifold and front pipe area

Slight corrosion to both rear floor pans

Slight corrosion to both sills and both rear wheel arches

Slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Slight corrosion to nearside rear door well

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 25 Aug 2009 127,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 116,166 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 116,166 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust leaking and damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2007 105,899 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 105,897 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 94,640 miles

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 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P425 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

P425 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P425 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 UVL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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