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P427 LVW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,415 mi
Last recorded40,415 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 LVW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,415 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Service brake : Low effort recorded 53%

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

Front to Rear - Exhaust system deteriorated / minor leaks, not excessive

Front to Rear - Fuel lines & Brake lines slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SILLS CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE BODY COATED IN THICK PROTECTANT / UNDER-SEAL

Surface rust under-side of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2017 40,415 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Service brake : Low effort recorded 53%

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

Front to Rear - Exhaust system deteriorated / minor leaks, not excessive

Front to Rear - Fuel lines & Brake lines slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SILLS CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE BODY COATED IN THICK PROTECTANT / UNDER-SEAL

Surface rust under-side of vehicle

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 38,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to body (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,695 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 35,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,264 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side front lower ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,506 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,763 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 6,049 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 1,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 86,347 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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P427 LVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P427 LVW, 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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P427 LVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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