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P234 FVO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,167 mi
Last recorded99,167 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 FVO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front & rear bumper in poor condiction

front discs pitted

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear tyres perished

sidewall damage n/s front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,853 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged front & rear (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged front & rear (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,118 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,389 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 83,383 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,172 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 81,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 78,027 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 75,194 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 75,194 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,275 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 71,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,822 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 67,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,382 miles

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

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

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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P234 FVO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P234 FVO, 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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P234 FVO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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