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JKZ 4997

1996 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,043 mi
Last recorded133,043 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKZ 4997
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 133,043 miles

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

Fail 20 Feb 2009 133,043 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2008 123,005 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 122,994 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front anti roll bar has sideways movement, n/s/r lights slightly interacting,

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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JKZ 4997 is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 109,168 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 JKZ 4997, 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 30 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKZ 4997 registered?

JKZ 4997 is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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