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P197 XFE

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,112 mi
Last recorded174,112 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 XFE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 174,112 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 159,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 159,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 141,353 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 131,253 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 131,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2006 118,349 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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P197 XFE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc 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 P197 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 P197 XFE registered?

P197 XFE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P197 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 XFE 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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