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P395 AFT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,186 mi
Last recorded92,186 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 AFT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 92,186 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 92,185 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR.LIGHT CORROSION MISC SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONENTS ETC.

Pass 16 May 2008 84,338 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2007 78,564 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 May 2007 78,564 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 May 2006 70,742 miles

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

drivers wiper split

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 May 2006 70,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers wiper split

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f wheel trim fouling valve

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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P395 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P395 AFT, 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 P395 AFT registered?

P395 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P395 AFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P395 AFT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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