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B5 CPL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,243 mi
Last recorded141,243 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CPL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 141,243 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 134,513 miles

front mounted oil cooler leaking oil.

rear exhaust silencer poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.

Fail 7 Aug 2009 134,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front mounted oil cooler leaking oil.

rear exhaust silencer poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 126,941 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 120,906 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 113,575 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 106,385 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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B5 CPL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B5 CPL, 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 B5 CPL registered?

B5 CPL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is B5 CPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 CPL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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