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P143 XWO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

207,808 mi
Last recorded207,808 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 XWO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 207,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear wheel arches have slight corosion

Pass 20 Dec 2014 202,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 196,760 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 192,339 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 185,711 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 179,972 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 173,068 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 173,010 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 165,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to nearside and offside front & rear doors no sharp edges

Pass 10 Jan 2008 157,913 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 157,039 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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P143 XWO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P143 XWO, 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 P143 XWO registered?

P143 XWO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P143 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 XWO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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