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P420 VUA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,989 mi
Last recorded135,989 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 VUA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2007 135,989 miles

rear centre seat belt

Fail 13 Jan 2007 135,989 miles

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

rear centre seat belt

Pass 11 Jan 2006 128,001 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 128,001 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 121,457 miles

Advise front & rear number plates starting to fade

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 VUA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VUA, 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 P420 VUA?

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What year was P420 VUA registered?

P420 VUA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P420 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 VUA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P420 VUA have outstanding finance?

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