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P409 NVX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,331 mi
Last recorded128,331 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 NVX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 128,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted at n/s/r, seatbelt not tested

slight side movement in drivers seat

Pass 14 Dec 2009 118,923 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 118,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 111,058 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 111,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 103,779 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot struts weak

both rear anti roll bar links unbonded

brake hoses perished

drive belt cracked

drivers seat back heavily worn, side to side play

engine splash guard fitted at time of test

h/brake travel high

handbrake does not lock

nsf outer sill corroded

osf drop link rubber adrift

osf tyre bald inner edge

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 31 Dec 2007 103,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot struts weak

both rear anti roll bar links unbonded

brake hoses perished

drive belt cracked

drivers seat back heavily worn, side to side play

engine splash guard fitted at time of test

h/brake travel high

handbrake does not lock

nsf outer sill corroded

osf drop link rubber adrift

osf tyre bald inner edge

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 27 Dec 2006 96,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux drive belt cracked

center seat belt not fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2005 89,395 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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P409 NVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P409 NVX, 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 P409 NVX registered?

P409 NVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P409 NVX safe to buy?

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