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M800 MGF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,506 mi
Last recorded105,506 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 MGF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 105,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 101,739 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 101,739 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,220 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,828 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 85,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 77,676 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 70,830 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 70,830 miles

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

generial corrosion throughout vehicle,vehicle is heavily underseald

Fail 9 Sep 2006 78,027 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s rear service brake low effort

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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M800 MGF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 M800 MGF, 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 M800 MGF registered?

M800 MGF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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