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P435 GCF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,636 mi
Last recorded152,636 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 GCF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 152,636 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 152,636 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust has a major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower ring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower ring broken and missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 151,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch at brake pipe securing bracket. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 151,589 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch at brake pipe securing bracket. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 150,414 miles

seepage of fuel filler neck top of fuel tank.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 147,718 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 144,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 141,006 miles

n/s front tyre on 3mm in centre and inner edge.

o/s front tyre on 3mm centre and inner edge.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 141,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s front tyre on 3mm in centre and inner edge.

o/s front tyre on 3mm centre and inner edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 135,020 miles

slight corrosion to sills and rear wheel arch areas

Fail 10 Oct 2012 135,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight corrosion to sills and rear wheel arch areas

Pass 20 Oct 2011 131,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs & struts not a matched pair

sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 131,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs & struts not a matched pair

sills slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 126,031 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 126,031 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 122,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2010 122,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2009 111,770 miles

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

nearside door mirror sslightly damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2009 111,770 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

nearside door mirror sslightly damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 95,386 miles

offside front lower arm inner front bush is slightly dedteriorated

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2007 85,655 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 85,655 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,656 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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P435 GCF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 P435 GCF, 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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P435 GCF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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