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P213 UHU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,985 mi
Last recorded136,985 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 UHU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 136,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

advise fuel cap cover is dificult to open

advise n/s/f indicator lens is cracked

advise rear wiper blade is split

Fail 18 Jan 2010 136,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

advise fuel cap cover is dificult to open

advise n/s/f indicator lens is cracked

advise rear wiper blade is split

Pass 2 Feb 2009 128,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 128,502 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 121,119 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 121,119 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 112,827 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 112,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 104,790 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 104,790 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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P213 UHU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P213 UHU, 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 P213 UHU registered?

P213 UHU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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