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P374 KOV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,057 mi
Last recorded120,057 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 KOV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 120,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate cracked

head lamp reflectors discoloured

nearside sill corroded

offside head lamp beam pattern weak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 120,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate cracked

head lamp reflectors discoloured

nearside sill corroded

offside head lamp beam pattern weak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 116,367 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 116,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked

rear bumper damaged

rear veiw mirror missing

Pass 20 Dec 2008 113,196 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 113,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged and cracked

head lamp reflecters discoloured

nearside beam pattern weak

slight exhaust blow

slight free play in steering wheel

stone chip in wind screen

Fail 20 Dec 2007 108,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

headlamp reflectors discoloured

rear bumper damaged

slight exhaust blow

washers poor

Pass 20 Dec 2007 108,452 miles

front number plate cracked

headlamp reflectors discoloured

rear bumper damaged

slight exhaust blow

washers poor

Pass 15 Dec 2006 104,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

dampness around power steering pipe by resevoir

slight blow at exhaust joints

slight damage front number plate

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2006 104,714 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

catalytic converter rattles

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

dampness around power steering pipe by resevoir

slight blow at exhaust joints

slight damage front number plate

slight distortion nearside rear brake

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2005 100,288 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

slight damage windscreen

undertray fitted

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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P374 KOV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P374 KOV, 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 P374 KOV registered?

P374 KOV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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