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P421 VUA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,484 mi
Last recorded138,484 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 VUA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 138,484 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK PRESENT

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 136,824 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 134,664 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has nail and aged and cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2015 134,664 miles

Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre has nail and aged and cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2014 132,495 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 130,148 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 127,589 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 125,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front anti roll bar worn

offside rear brake pipe coroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 122,411 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 118,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2008 115,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 113,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 111,602 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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P421 VUA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P421 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.

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What year was P421 VUA registered?

P421 VUA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P421 VUA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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