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M7 RGJ

1996 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,499 mi
Last recorded227,499 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 RGJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 227,499 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 213,968 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 213,968 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 213,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 203,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 192,006 miles

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

hand brake requires adjustment

o/s headlight beam pattern poor

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boots broken

rear brakes slightly out of balance

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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M7 RGJ is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M7 RGJ, 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 M7 RGJ registered?

M7 RGJ is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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