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P151 AFC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,000 mi
Last recorded96,000 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 AFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 96,000 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 95,587 miles

At time of test full plastic under tray fitted,so full examination of steering and suspension not possible.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering rack is noisy.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 95,587 miles

At time of test full plastic under tray fitted,so full examination of steering and suspension not possible.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering rack is noisy.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 90,540 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,034 miles

At time of testing plastic tray fitted obsuring inspection of steering components.

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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P151 AFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P151 AFC, 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 P151 AFC registered?

P151 AFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P151 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 AFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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