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P403 XYG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,788 mi
Last recorded76,788 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 XYG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,788 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,600 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge worn thin

o/s rear tyre in poor condition - advise replace

Fail 22 Oct 2010 73,600 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s + n/s front brake discs in poor condition - advise replace

o/s front tyre inner edge worn thin

o/s rear tyre in poor condition - advise replace

Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,208 miles

n/s front tyre inner edge worn thin

o/s rear tyre getting close to limit - advise replace

rear exhaust clamp corroded - advise replace

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Fail 28 Oct 2009 71,208 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

n/s front tyre inner edge worn thin

o/s rear tyre getting close to limit - advise replace

rear exhaust clamp corroded - advise replace

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,905 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 63,905 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 58,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 53,029 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 53,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P403 XYG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P403 XYG, 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 P403 XYG registered?

P403 XYG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P403 XYG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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