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P202 HVO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,537 mi
Last recorded134,537 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 HVO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2010 134,537 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

center mirrow is in poor condition

child seat is fitted

chip in windscreen

oil leak

slight play both rear d rubbers

slight play both rear links

slight play n/s front anti role bar link

Pass 30 Nov 2009 124,191 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 113,426 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 113,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 102,971 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 102,971 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Diesel fuel pump has a slight fuel leak.

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

Offside rear tyre pressure is low.

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 91,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 139,507 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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P202 HVO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P202 HVO, 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 P202 HVO registered?

P202 HVO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P202 HVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 HVO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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