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P390 TGK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,423 mi
Last recorded89,423 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 TGK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,423 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 89,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 87,191 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 87,191 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

air bag light flashing

Pass 29 Jan 2011 84,276 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 84,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Air bag lamp flashing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs worn

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 80,684 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp flashing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,684 miles

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

air bag warning lamp flashing

Pass 28 Jan 2009 78,824 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 78,824 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2008 77,382 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 77,382 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 71,448 miles

Both rear tyres outer side-walls starting to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nail in O/S/F tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Scratches on front windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2007 71,448 miles

Both rear tyres outer side-walls starting to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nail in O/S/F tyre

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

Scratches on front windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,231 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 67,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P390 TGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P390 TGK, 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 P390 TGK registered?

P390 TGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P390 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P390 TGK shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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