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P134 PBA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,106 mi
Last recorded160,106 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 PBA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 160,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside inner track rod joint has slight play

offside rear parking and service brake efforts slightly low

Pass 29 Mar 2010 160,106 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 160,106 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 160,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 159,872 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 159,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ADVISE N/S WIHBONE BOLT FOULING GEARBOX AND O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

MARGINAL OPERATION N/S/F SEATBELT CLASP AND O/S/F WIPER SPLIT SOME DAMAGE FRONT INDEX PLATE

Pass 4 Aug 2007 140,151 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 140,151 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 129,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P134 PBA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P134 PBA, 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 P134 PBA registered?

P134 PBA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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