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P427 RHX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,975 mi
Last recorded200,975 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 RHX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2010 200,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear chassis areas

corrosion to rear outer arches

front anti roll bar links are worn

front anti roll bushes worn

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes bonding worn

n/s/f steering rack end has slight play

rear cross member is slightly distorted and damaged

rear number plate faded

slight exhaust leak at centre section

steering wheel worn

vehicle emitts smoke when revved

Pass 2 Sep 2009 192,277 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 184,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 176,056 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 176,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 166,147 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 166,147 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P427 RHX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P427 RHX, 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 P427 RHX registered?

P427 RHX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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