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P173 OHK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,782 mi
Last recorded92,782 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 OHK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 92,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 89,203 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 89,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,816 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 69,137 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,799 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 58,386 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P173 OHK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P173 OHK, 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 P173 OHK registered?

P173 OHK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P173 OHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P173 OHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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