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HNZ 2857

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

162,594 mi
Last recorded162,594 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 2857
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 162,594 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 162,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 161,906 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front bumper broken

offside rear parking brake slightly low effort

rear bumper broken

slight mishape to nearside rear tyre

slight play/wear in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2007 145,676 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 145,676 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 132,587 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 132,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HNZ 2857 is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 HNZ 2857, 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 HNZ 2857 registered?

HNZ 2857 is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is HNZ 2857 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNZ 2857 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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