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JTA 574N

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,247 mi
Last recorded75,247 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTA 574N
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2014 75,247 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,822 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 72,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,661 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 71,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,200 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 71,200 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,517 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,143 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 64,098 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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JTA 574N is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JTA 574N, 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 JTA 574N registered?

JTA 574N is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is JTA 574N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTA 574N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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