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P443 NBH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,318 mi
Last recorded152,318 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 NBH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 152,318 miles

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

Oil leak

auxilliary belt cracked

both sills corroded

front discs scored

front discs wearing

rear wheels tight to spin ,not binding

Fail 22 Jun 2010 152,305 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

auxilliary belt cracked

both sills corroded

front discs scored

Pass 14 Jul 2009 146,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

outer sills corroding

rear exhaust mountings splitting

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 6 Jul 2009 146,588 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer sills corroding

rear exhaust mountings splitting

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 7 Jul 2008 141,439 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front suspension arm bushes starting to split

nearside rear tyre near limit

offside front suspension arm bushes poor

slight play in nearside front drop link

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Jul 2008 141,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front suspension arm bushes starting to split

nearside rear tyre near limit

offside front suspension arm bushes poor

slight play in nearside front drop link

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Jul 2007 135,372 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 120,330 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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P443 NBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P443 NBH, 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 P443 NBH registered?

P443 NBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P443 NBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P443 NBH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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