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A13 PLL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,483 mi
Last recorded59,483 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 PLL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 59,483 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake pipes corroded

front bumper cracked

osf brake disc inner face corroded

osf tyre split in tread

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 59,483 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake pipes corroded

front bumper cracked

osf brake disc inner face corroded

osf tyre split in tread

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 58,924 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front to rear and osr brake pipes corroded

nsr outer sill corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2025 58,924 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front to rear and osr brake pipes corroded

nsr outer sill corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 58,554 miles

all rear suspension bushs perished

osf brake pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,139 miles

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 58,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,739 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre side walls split

sf brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,334 miles

all exhaust rubber mountings splitting/perished

both rear tyres splitting/perished

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2021 57,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all exhaust rubber mountings splitting/perished

both rear tyres splitting/perished

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

nsr end if sill has slight corrosion

rear exhaust mount broken

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,499 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

middle exhaust rubbers broken

nsr end of sill and inner wheel arch/ door shut have corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,778 miles

nsf tyre outer sidewall has splits /cracks

nsr end of sill and door shut has slight corrosion

osf tyre outer sidewall has splits/cracks

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,970 miles

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,601 miles

Nearside Front wiper split at end

engine undershield fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,146 miles

osf front wishbone bush split but not result in excessive movement

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,604 miles

osf front wishone bush starting to split

slight brake bind nsr wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,882 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,538 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag lamp flashing

Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,538 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag lamp flashing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,997 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,071 miles

OFFSIDE CV GAITER STARTING TO CRACK /LEAK

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,947 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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A13 PLL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A13 PLL, 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 A13 PLL registered?

A13 PLL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is A13 PLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 PLL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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