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P225 UHU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,795 mi
Last recorded85,795 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 UHU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,795 miles

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

screen damaged out of swept area

Fail 5 Oct 2009 85,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 77,926 miles

offside front wishbone front bush becoming unbonded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,066 miles

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

crack in windscreen not in swept zone

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2006 72,234 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 72,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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P225 UHU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P225 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 P225 UHU registered?

P225 UHU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P225 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 UHU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P225 UHU have outstanding finance?

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