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P215 PBH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,297 mi
Last recorded131,297 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 PBH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 131,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body damage to front & rear bumpers

corrosion present on rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Mar 2013 127,911 miles

air bag light on

body has damage & corrosion

front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,377 miles

Body has slight damage and corrosion

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 124,377 miles

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

Body has slight damage and corrosion

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 121,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to chassis and underside of vehicle.

offside rear bump stop mounting very corroded.

slight play and noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 118,859 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear bump stop mounting slightly corroded.

offside rear bump stop mounting badly corroded which could result in fouling the coil spring.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 118,855 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear bump stop mounting slightly corroded.

offside rear bump stop mounting badly corroded which could result in fouling the coil spring.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 113,087 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 113,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 111,241 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 111,241 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 109,117 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 108,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 105,164 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 105,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P215 PBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P215 PBH, 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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P215 PBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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