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P424 KOM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,170 mi
Last recorded138,170 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 KOM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 138,170 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 138,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 136,191 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 136,182 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

nearside rear tyre close to limit

some corrosion to nearside outer sill

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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P424 KOM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel 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 P424 KOM, 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 P424 KOM registered?

P424 KOM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P424 KOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P424 KOM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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