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P425 NLF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,216 mi
Last recorded119,216 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 NLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 119,216 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 May 2009 115,401 miles

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

air bag warning light on.

Fail 21 May 2009 115,393 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light on.

Pass 22 May 2008 111,233 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp unit is cracked but not emmitting light to the rear

rear number plate is cracked but readable at this time

Pass 17 May 2007 106,454 miles

Adsvance wear to front brake discs

Handbrake travel high

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

Some wear to offside front antiroll bar link lower joint

Pass 9 May 2006 100,594 miles

Antiroll bar heaverly corroided

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs heaverly worn

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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P425 NLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P425 NLF, 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 P425 NLF registered?

P425 NLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P425 NLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 NLF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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