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P35 XHO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

88,527 mi
Last recorded88,527 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 XHO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 88,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,372 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 83,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,920 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 78,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,987 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 73,986 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover split

Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,108 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 70,108 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,301 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,998 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,178 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 63,178 miles

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

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 XHO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 P35 XHO, 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 P35 XHO registered?

P35 XHO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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