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C5 BJC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,552 mi
Last recorded126,552 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BJC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 126,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2011 124,907 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 122,482 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 118,978 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 118,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 115,703 miles

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 115,703 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 115,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 110,748 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 105,950 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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C5 BJC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C5 BJC, 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 C5 BJC registered?

C5 BJC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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