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P203 HVO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,519 mi
Last recorded149,519 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 HVO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2010 149,519 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 144,028 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 136,305 miles

advise nearside control arm bush

Pass 1 Mar 2007 127,160 miles

stonechips in windscreen

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

age cracking on suspension rubbers

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2006 109,372 miles

front headlamp aim on lower limit

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitment

parking brake just to legall requirments

surface corrrosion rear suspension units

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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P203 HVO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P203 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 P203 HVO registered?

P203 HVO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P203 HVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 HVO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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