MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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