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P183 FJO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,915 mi
Last recorded61,915 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 FJO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,915 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush at hub side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush at hub side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 61,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at end of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded burst on brake test (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi hose,greased at time of test (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking burst on brake test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hose and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose,greased at time of test (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush at hub side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hose and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush at hub side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear tyre perished between treads

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

o/s/r boot floor corroded and holed

Fail 18 Dec 2015 61,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear boot floor slightly corroded and holed

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,931 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,817 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 59,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,923 miles

nearside lower cill corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,746 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,746 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,132 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 53,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,233 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 50,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,447 miles

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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P183 FJO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P183 FJO, 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 P183 FJO registered?

P183 FJO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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