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P179 AFC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,980 mi
Last recorded137,980 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 AFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 137,980 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 137,970 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)

Pass 20 May 2008 132,070 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 126,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2007 126,126 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 May 2007 126,092 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 117,605 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 116,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P179 AFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol 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 P179 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 P179 AFC registered?

P179 AFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P179 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 AFC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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