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P179 SFW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,433 mi
Last recorded41,433 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 SFW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,433 miles

underbody corrosion

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2009 41,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper cracked

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,418 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper cracked

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perrishing

rear antilock brake sensor wire brackets insecure both sides

Fail 11 Dec 2008 40,418 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper cracked

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perrishing

rear antilock brake sensor wire brackets insecure both sides

Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,629 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2007 39,629 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,846 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,795 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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P179 SFW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SFW, 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 SFW registered?

P179 SFW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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