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P395 FCH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,383 mi
Last recorded74,383 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 FCH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,383 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 173,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Advise n/s/r tyre on legal limit and perished.

Engine oil leaks at back of engine, gearboix sounds noisy at idle.

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn/perishing and link bushes.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wheel bearing is noisy. No free movement at time of test.

slight freeplay to steering column and bottom sterring column universal joint.

small crack in n/s/f wing mirror glass but not affecting vision to rear of vehicle.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 168,979 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 161,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 158,189 miles

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 FCH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P395 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 P395 FCH registered?

P395 FCH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P395 FCH safe to buy?

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