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P253 PBH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,520 mi
Last recorded104,520 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 PBH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,520 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 104,520 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,948 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,201 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 92,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 87,868 miles

front tyres wearing on edges , n/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 82,215 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 82,215 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,189 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 77,189 miles

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

general brake pipe corrossion

Fail 14 Jun 2006 72,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 72,493 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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P253 PBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P253 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 P253 PBH registered?

P253 PBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P253 PBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 PBH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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