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P176 PVX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,602 mi
Last recorded121,602 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 PVX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 121,602 miles

1) tyres 195 60 15 2) wheel trims fitted n/s front missing 3) exhaust heat shield adrift 4) n/s and o/s outer sills corroded and weak

5) brake fluid level LOW !! req attention

Fail 17 Mar 2010 121,602 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1) tyres 195 60 15 2) wheel trims fitted n/s front missing 3) exhaust heat shield adrift 4) n/s and o/s outer sills corroded and weak

5) brake fluid level LOW !! req attention

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 118,501 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

boot floor corroding

corrosion hole in offside rear next to chassis rail

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front seat back loose & worn runner

nearside mirror cover broken with sharp edge

offside front seat back loose & worn runner

offside rear tyre loosing shape

rear bumper split

slight play felt in steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2009 118,501 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

boot floor corroding

corrosion hole in offside rear next to chassis rail

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front seat back loose & worn runner

nearside mirror cover broken with sharp edge

offside front seat back loose & worn runner

offside rear tyre loosing shape

rear bumper split

slight play felt in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2008 112,851 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 112,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

petrol smell under car at the rear

Pass 13 Apr 2007 107,366 miles

corrosion /hole o/s/r boot /floor panel

Fail 10 Apr 2007 107,366 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion/hole in o/s/r floor panel

fluid present around PAS reservoir

n/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2006 103,086 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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P176 PVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P176 PVX, 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 P176 PVX registered?

P176 PVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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