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P420 EJK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,340 mi
Last recorded52,340 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 EJK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear door handle sticks

offside front indicator faded

offside front tyre perished

rubber boots on both anti roll bar drop links split

Fail 30 Oct 2007 52,335 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear door handle sticks

offside front indicator faded

offside front tyre perished

rubber boots on both anti roll bar drop links split

Fail 26 Oct 2007 52,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Different size wheels on different axles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,004 miles

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

Outer Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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P420 EJK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P420 EJK, 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 P420 EJK registered?

P420 EJK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P420 EJK safe to buy?

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