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P213 AFC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 AFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2007 124,836 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight exhaust blow from center section.

Stone chips in screen.

Suspension soft on o/s.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 124,836 miles

Slight exhaust blow from center section.

Stone chips in screen.

Suspension soft on o/s.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 120,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split but both wiper blades clearing screen okay.

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat so unable to check seatbelt

nearside door mirror craked

nearside rear outer door handle sticks open (when door opened) and unable for door to remain shut unless handle pushed back in.

nearside rear tyre starting to perish,but not showing cords,has nail in tread and below 1.6mm on inner edge

rear exhaust pipe bent and damaged, but intact and not excessove

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Mar 2006 120,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split but both wiper blades clearing screen okay.

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat so unable to check seatbelt

nearside door mirror craked

nearside rear outer door handle sticks open (when door opened) and unable for door to remain shut unless handle pushed back in.

nearside rear tyre starting to perish,but not showing cords,has nail in tread and below 1.6mm on inner edge

rear exhaust pipe bent and damaged, but intact and not excessove

rear wiper blade split

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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P213 AFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P213 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 P213 AFC registered?

P213 AFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P213 AFC safe to buy?

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