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P165 TBO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,569 mi
Last recorded161,569 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 TBO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 161,569 miles

all brake pipe rusted

under carrige rusted

Pass 9 Oct 2007 157,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes on all 4 corners are corroded that connect to brake hoses

suspension components corroded underside

Pass 24 Jul 2006 155,691 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 3,160 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 147,467 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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P165 TBO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P165 TBO, 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 P165 TBO registered?

P165 TBO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P165 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 TBO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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