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P312 KKY

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,710 mi
Last recorded161,710 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 KKY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 161,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 159,000 miles

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

o/s/r brake lazy

Pass 11 Aug 2014 154,805 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 154,805 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 152,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 149,243 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 149,242 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

near side rear tyre under inflated

Pass 4 Aug 2011 144,541 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 144,541 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 142,943 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 142,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 136,186 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 124,259 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 116,469 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

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

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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P312 KKY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P312 KKY, 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 P312 KKY registered?

P312 KKY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P312 KKY safe to buy?

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