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P172 PBH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,094 mi
Last recorded105,094 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 PBH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osr brake is slightly sticking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 97,949 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 97,929 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,525 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 91,518 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,816 miles

the o/s/f brake pipe has been greased but looks very weak with corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,816 miles

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

the o/s/f brake pipe has been greased but looks very weak with corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,350 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 71,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,006 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 49,585 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake binding slightly at rear

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P172 PBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P172 PBH, 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 P172 PBH registered?

P172 PBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P172 PBH safe to buy?

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