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P172 TBO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,179 mi
Last recorded180,179 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 TBO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 180,179 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2010 180,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 175,234 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

damage to both bumpers

dampness around nearside rear shock absorber

front subframe rear mounting bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear number plate delaminated

slight free play in steering wheel

stone chip in wind screen

Fail 28 May 2009 175,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear number plate delaminated

child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

damage to both bumpers

dampness around nearside rear shock absorber

front subframe rear mounting bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

slight free play in steering wheel

stone chip in wind screen

Pass 28 Mar 2008 170,179 miles

exhaust system hanging low

free play at steering wheel

front bumper damaged

front pads and discs worn

oil leak

rear anti roll bar drop links worn

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

stone chip in front screen

Pass 24 Apr 2007 165,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 TBO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P172 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 P172 TBO registered?

P172 TBO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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