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P172 SWK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,563 mi
Last recorded143,563 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 SWK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 143,563 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 142,727 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 141,279 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 133,196 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 133,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 125,893 miles

see advise sheet issued on 16/02/2007,test number 743737647000

Fail 16 Feb 2007 125,887 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

full engine under tray fitted limited view

nsf wheel distorted

osr antiroll bar link bush worn/spliting

rear brake discs worn

signs of fluid on power steering reservoir and pipes

signs of fluid on steering rack/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

slight noise from osr and nsr wheel bearings

Pass 15 Feb 2006 117,902 miles

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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P172 SWK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P172 SWK, 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 P172 SWK registered?

P172 SWK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P172 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 SWK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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