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P431 XUH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,626 mi
Last recorded120,626 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 XUH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 120,626 miles

Both rear inner tyre walls are perished & cracked.

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

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

Rear outer sills are corroded but not excessive.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 118,072 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 118,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 115,509 miles

Corrosion forming on both sills

Pass 23 Nov 2011 112,916 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 109,577 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 106,391 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 101,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 97,167 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 90,636 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 84,991 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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P431 XUH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P431 XUH, 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 P431 XUH registered?

P431 XUH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P431 XUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 XUH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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