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P437 UVL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,764 mi
Last recorded200,764 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 UVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 200,764 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both Floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 194,062 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 186,958 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front + offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2014 186,948 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges (185/65/14)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 186,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges (185/65/14)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 169,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 157,532 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 13 Jan 2012 157,531 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 153,081 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 153,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 147,852 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 143,172 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,666 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 13,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 122,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 108,484 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 108,484 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside wishbone bushes begining to split. †Front brake discs worn IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT ADVISED.

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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P437 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P437 UVL, 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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P437 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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