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P440 GRC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,389 mi
Last recorded135,389 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 GRC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 135,389 miles

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

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

engine oil level is low

nearside front tyre tread is worn low on inside edge

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes are worn

offside front tyre tread is worn very low on inside edge

rear anti-roll bar bushes are worn

slight oil leak

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Aug 2009 135,389 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

engine oil level is low

nearside front tyre tread is worn low on inside edge

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes are worn

offside front tyre tread is worn very low on inside edge

rear anti-roll bar bushes are worn

slight oil leak

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2008 129,353 miles

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

damage to rear bumper

nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes are worn

offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar link bushes are worn

slight oil leak

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Fail 11 Aug 2008 129,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to rear bumper

nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes are worn

offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar link bushes are worn

slight oil leak

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 13 Jul 2007 111,781 miles

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

nearside lower wishbone forward bush is worn and starting to seperate

offside front tyre tread worn on the inside edge

offside outer sill corroded at the rear

oil leak

slight roughness at rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jul 2007 111,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs are wearing thin

offside front tyre tread is worn on the inside edge

offside outer sill is corroded at the rear

oil leak

oil level is low

slight roughness at offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2006 95,096 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 95,096 miles

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

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

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

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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P440 GRC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P440 GRC, 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 P440 GRC registered?

P440 GRC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P440 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 GRC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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