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P408 BJT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,138 mi
Last recorded121,138 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 BJT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 121,138 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front discs worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 121,138 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2009 115,267 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses are perished

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake has long travel

Rear bumper is damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2008 108,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 102,090 miles

Both front upper antiroll bar ball joint gaitors split

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play/knock from steering mechanism

Unable to inspect steering,suspension & brakes fully due to engine undershield fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2006 93,698 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 93,698 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Coolant pipe support bracket broken.

Washer bottle leaking.

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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P408 BJT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P408 BJT, 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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P408 BJT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P408 BJT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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