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P35 JVV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,072 mi
Last recorded161,072 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 JVV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 161,072 miles

1. o/s rear tyre worn to limit on edges. 2. n/s front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. o/s front tyre wearing low. 4. n/s outer starting to corrode.

5. slight wear in o/s front anti roll bar link pin bush. 6. hand brake travel close to limit.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 160,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

1. o/s rear tyre worn to limit on edges. 2. n/s front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. o/s front tyre wearing low. 4. n/s outer starting to corrode.

5. slight wear in o/s front anti roll bar link pin bush. 6. hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 150,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

airbag warning light on

front tierod ball joint boots split

outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2009 150,773 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tierod ball joint boots split

outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 144,093 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 140,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 137,525 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Nov 2005 131,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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P35 JVV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P35 JVV, 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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P35 JVV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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