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P204 HVO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,002 mi
Last recorded147,002 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 HVO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 147,002 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 146,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 of the high level brake lights not working

both front wishbone bushes splitting

catalytic converter broken up and rattling

corrosion to both outer sills

handbrake has little reserve travel

nearside outer washer jet blocked

play in steering rack

rear drop link bushes perished

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 7 Oct 2005 134,060 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 134,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P204 HVO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P204 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 P204 HVO registered?

P204 HVO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P204 HVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 HVO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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