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P175 XFE

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,628 mi
Last recorded119,628 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 XFE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 119,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 119,628 miles

windscrren chipped

o/s/front tyre warn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2011 119,628 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscrren chipped

o/s/front tyre warn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2010 118,667 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 118,667 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2009 114,318 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 112,268 miles

chip on screen zone b

exhaust corroded

front bumper cracked/ loose

front wishbone rubber mounts perished

fuel filter corroded

Fail 2 May 2008 112,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

chip on screen zone b

exhaust corroded

front bumper cracked/ loose

front wishbone rubber mounts perished

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f brake pads very low

Pass 25 Apr 2007 100,328 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 100,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 100,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition.

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake disc,s worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside front road wheel damaged.

Offside outer sill has surface rust.

Rear shock absorbers weakening.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 87,847 miles

as per 634124116192

Fail 24 Apr 2006 87,847 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT ALL AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE OF OUTER WALL, although not to chords yet! †offside rear tyre worn low(2.5mm) around inner edge!

screen damaged/cracked †front registration-plate cracked †nearside front tyre wall damage †front brake imbalance up to 19% †

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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P175 XFE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P175 XFE, 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 P175 XFE registered?

P175 XFE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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