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P129 KNB

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,696 mi
Last recorded122,696 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 KNB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 122,696 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight smoke on tick over

Fail 17 Apr 2009 122,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight smoke on tick over

Pass 18 Apr 2008 114,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

slight play in steering

slight smoke emitted from exhaust

Fail 17 Apr 2008 114,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight play in steering

slight smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2007 108,415 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 108,415 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 104,263 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 104,263 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cut in n/s/f tyre

engine oil leak

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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P129 KNB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P129 KNB, 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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P129 KNB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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