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P174 AFC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,967 mi
Last recorded110,967 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 AFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 110,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 97,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 83,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre seat belt

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,491 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 72,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 66,534 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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P174 AFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P174 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 P174 AFC registered?

P174 AFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P174 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 AFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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