CarVerify

Free Car Check

P401 AFT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,255 mi
Last recorded113,255 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 AFT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 113,255 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 113,255 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2011 113,255 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 113,250 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 111,080 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear coil springs getting corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded and subframes

Front to rear metal b/pipes at O/S/R along chassis,getting abit corroded in places and front pipes getting abit corroded

GENERAL UNSDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

Outer sills at rear areas getting abit corroded

P/Brake lever has slight side to side movement

Rear w/arch edges abit corroded

Slight damage at front and rear bumpers

Fail 22 Apr 2009 111,079 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear coil springs getting corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded and subframes

Front to rear metal b/pipes at O/S/R along chassis,getting abit corroded in places and front pipes getting abit corroded

GENERAL UNSDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

Outer sills at rear areas getting abit corroded

P/Brake lever has slight side to side movement

Rear w/arch edges abit corroded

Slight damage at front and rear bumpers

W/Blades split at ends

Pass 8 Apr 2008 108,959 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 107,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 104,667 miles

n/s o/s front lower arm bushes slightly breaking away

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

slight travel on handbrake lever

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
Full Ford Mondeo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P401 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P401 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P401 AFT?

You can check the full history of P401 AFT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P401 AFT registered?

P401 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P401 AFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 AFT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P401 AFT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P401 AFT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.