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P426 YCD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,410 mi
Last recorded97,410 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 YCD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,410 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,560 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,835 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 86,671 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 86,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,535 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 81,090 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 81,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,181 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 77,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,764 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,495 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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P426 YCD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P426 YCD, 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 P426 YCD registered?

P426 YCD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P426 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P426 YCD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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