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P162 PVX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,820 mi
Last recorded114,820 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 PVX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 114,820 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 114,707 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brake pipes need de-scaling and treating. o/s wheel arch corroded.

rear door handles both sticking.engine undertray needs securing.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 108,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 108,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 102,503 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 102,503 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

petrol tank straps corroded. rear o/s wheel arch corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 98,083 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P162 PVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P162 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 P162 PVX registered?

P162 PVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P162 PVX safe to buy?

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