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P433 ECJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

231,493 mi
Last recorded231,493 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 ECJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 231,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 231,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 211,442 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 191,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 171,291 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 150,089 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 128,800 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 104,856 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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P433 ECJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P433 ECJ, 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 P433 ECJ registered?

P433 ECJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P433 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P433 ECJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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