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P440 LHJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

180,172 mi
Last recorded180,172 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 180,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe corroded

front under tray inscure

nearside rear door damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside rear wing damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

offside rear wing damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers

Pass 16 Mar 2013 167,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 154,681 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 140,809 miles

Oil leak

damaged to offside and nearside rear panals

Fail 2 Mar 2011 140,809 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damaged to offside and nearside rear panals

Pass 24 Feb 2010 126,276 miles

front and rear number plates

Pass 28 Feb 2009 114,167 miles

Front Number Plate

Front Wiper Blades

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

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

Rear Number Plate

Pass 15 Feb 2008 100,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 85,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 76,770 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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P440 LHJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P440 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

P440 LHJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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