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P243 PBH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,491 mi
Last recorded147,491 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 PBH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 147,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front and rear bumper slight damage

Pass 21 Apr 2011 142,933 miles

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

both front tyres slightly low on outer tread

Pass 7 Apr 2010 135,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly low on tread

front & rear bumpers slightly damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2009 126,346 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer tread

Fail 14 Apr 2009 126,346 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer tread

Pass 30 Apr 2008 117,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 108,779 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 98,362 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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P243 PBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P243 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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What year was P243 PBH registered?

P243 PBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P243 PBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 PBH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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