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P153 RVX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,659 mi
Last recorded109,659 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 RVX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 109,659 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake drum appears damp

passenger wing mirror cracked

washer bottle leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2010 109,659 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake drum appears damp

passenger wing mirror cracked

washer bottle leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 104,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 99,729 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front registration plate is cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2008 99,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2007 92,277 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 92,275 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 88,010 miles

middle/rear exhaust badly corroded but not blowing

Fail 31 Oct 2005 88,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear 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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P153 RVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P153 RVX, 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 P153 RVX registered?

P153 RVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P153 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 RVX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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