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HBCF194

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

196,440 mi
Last recorded196,440 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBCF194
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 196,440 miles

corrosion on exhaust and tailpipe 1st skin corroding

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes next to fuel tank

front brake discs getting thin-advise renew

offside front lower arm inner bushes starting to seperate

slight cracking on both rear brake hoses

slight dampness on offside rear shock absorber

Fail 15 Nov 2008 196,382 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on exhaust and tailpipe 1st skin corroding

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes next to fuel tank

front brake discs getting thin-advise renew

offside front lower arm inner bushes starting to seperate

slight cracking on both rear brake hoses

slight dampness on offside rear shock absorber

Fail 4 Aug 2008 190,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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HBCF194 is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 HBCF194, 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 HBCF194 registered?

HBCF194 is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is HBCF194 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBCF194 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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