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P184 AFC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,678 mi
Last recorded117,678 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 AFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 117,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2012 117,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges

rear anti-roll bar drop-links worn

rear brake imbalance - n/s/r footbrake poor

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Aug 2011 116,676 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 116,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 110,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 110,328 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,778 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 93,778 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 92,015 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 91,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 89,812 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 89,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 87,044 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 83,327 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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P184 AFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P184 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 P184 AFC registered?

P184 AFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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