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P379 FCH

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,753 mi
Last recorded102,753 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 FCH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2012 102,753 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine under tray fitted

front brake discs corroded & worn bad + brake pads appear low

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Jan 2012 102,753 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted

front brake discs corroded & worn bad + brake pads appear low

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jan 2011 90,456 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 90,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

interior mirror missing. front brake discs in poor condition and pads low. slight exhaust leak from rear silencer.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,844 miles

corrosion on both outer sils

Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,882 miles

only one jet offside

Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,882 miles

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

only one jet offside

Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,760 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,257 miles

nearside front tyre 1.6mm

Fail 5 Jan 2007 70,257 miles

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

nearside front tyre 1.6mm

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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P379 FCH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P379 FCH, 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 P379 FCH registered?

P379 FCH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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