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860 BTR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,300 mi
Last recorded62,300 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration860 BTR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2013 62,300 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

creaking from front suspension suspect lower ball joints

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,258 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,801 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,927 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 58,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,320 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 57,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,491 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 50,973 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 47,556 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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860 BTR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 860 BTR, 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 860 BTR registered?

860 BTR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is 860 BTR safe to buy?

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