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A15 FYC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,366 mi
Last recorded89,366 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 FYC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 89,366 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 81,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 71,280 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 70,993 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre nearing legal requirement.

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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A15 FYC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A15 FYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A15 FYC?

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What year was A15 FYC registered?

A15 FYC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A15 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 FYC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A15 FYC have outstanding finance?

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