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P441 VTX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

225,736 mi
Last recorded225,736 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 VTX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 225,736 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 225,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2007 217,317 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 217,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearsided front tyre wearing on edges

one cell cap missing from battery

Pass 10 Feb 2006 210,479 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 210,479 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 210,463 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P441 VTX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P441 VTX, 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 P441 VTX registered?

P441 VTX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P441 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P441 VTX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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