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P156 PVX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,526 mi
Last recorded96,526 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 PVX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2012 96,526 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 87,546 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 87,546 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 79,829 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,102 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 79,102 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 78,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 78,325 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 78,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre nearing limit.

Offside front lower suspension arm front bush starting to split.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 66,691 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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P156 PVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P156 PVX, 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 P156 PVX registered?

P156 PVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P156 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 PVX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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