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P257 HOP

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,646 mi
Last recorded13,646 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 HOP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 13,646 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 126,550 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT RACK END

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW JUST OK FOR TEST

Pass 25 Jul 2008 126,550 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT RACK END

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW JUST OK FOR TEST

Pass 8 Aug 2007 118,941 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 107,733 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 107,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside 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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P257 HOP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc 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 P257 HOP, 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 P257 HOP registered?

P257 HOP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P257 HOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 HOP 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.

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