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P24 KSN

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,931 mi
Last recorded81,931 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 KSN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,931 miles

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

exhaust flexi damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 81,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust flexi damaged

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,414 miles

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

n/s/r sill has slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 76,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front tyres on limit on inner edge - requires wheel alignment

n/s/r sill has slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,531 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,531 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,142 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,969 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyre outer edges tread cracked

parking brake travel becoming high

rear brakes heavy squill during brake test

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,778 miles

both rear brakes heavy squeal during brake test.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,500 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 57,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,883 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,865 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 54,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 52,334 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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P24 KSN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P24 KSN, 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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P24 KSN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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