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P153 AFC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,631 mi
Last recorded103,631 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 AFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2013 103,631 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 98,335 miles

corrosion appearing to near side rear sill

Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,400 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 85,867 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 83,150 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 80,181 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 75,208 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight damage to nearside headlamp glass

slight damage to rear number plate

wear in rear anti roll bar link bushes near to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2006 68,509 miles

nearside rear anti-roll bar upper link bushes worn

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing quite badly

offside front lower arm front bush unbonding

offside rear anti-roll bar upper link bushes worn

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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P153 AFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P153 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P153 AFC registered?

P153 AFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P153 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 AFC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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