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P428 SEV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,553 mi
Last recorded208,553 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 SEV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 208,553 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 208,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 193,424 miles

2 AREAS OF DAMAGE IN WINDSCREEN 1 IN ZONE A 1 IN SWEPT AREA

BONNET CATCH STICKS

FRONT DISCS WORN CORRODED PADS LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLURED

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISY

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED NOT BLOWING

WIPERS POOR

Fail 7 Jun 2006 193,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

2 areas of damage on windscreen 1 in swept area other in zone a

bonnet catch sticks

front discs worn and corroded pads low

front number plate discoloured

nearside front wishbone bushes split †

nearside stop light flickers when tapped

non alloy wheel fitted to nearside front

power steering pump noisy

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

wipers poor

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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P428 SEV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol 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 P428 SEV, 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 P428 SEV registered?

P428 SEV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P428 SEV safe to buy?

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