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A14 TCO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,223 mi
Last recorded113,223 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TCO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 113,223 miles

damage on alloys rear center caps missing scratchers on wings front brake discs lipped and corroded n/s/f tyre worn on edges o/s front lower arm bushers starting to pull out

Fail 3 Dec 2010 113,223 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

damage on alloys rear center caps missing scratchers on wings front brake discs lipped and corroded n/s/f tyre worn on edges o/s front lower arm bushers starting to pull out

Pass 4 Dec 2009 109,103 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 109,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

kerb damage on alloys front brake discs lipped and corroded oil leak on engine n/s/r bumper insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2008 105,175 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 105,128 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 101,461 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 101,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 96,133 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 96,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 95,058 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 95,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A14 TCO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A14 TCO, 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 A14 TCO registered?

A14 TCO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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