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FVL 144M

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,362 mi
Last recorded171,362 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 144M
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 171,362 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 171,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs lipped

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover seperated

rear no plate deteriorating

signs of oil engine area

slight front and rear brake judder

slight play offside track rod [steering rack].

whirring sound engine area

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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FVL 144M is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 FVL 144M, 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 FVL 144M registered?

FVL 144M is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is FVL 144M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 144M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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