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P443 ERD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,334 mi
Last recorded149,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 ERD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 149,334 miles

front pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

snow ice and wet conditions at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2009 139,222 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

rear suspension bushes age cracking

slight damage rear bumper

washers frozen at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2008 130,032 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 130,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 120,312 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 120,312 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 114,288 miles

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE OUTER SILL AT FRONT

EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER HOLED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUT IN SIDEWALL

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SPLITTING

nail in tyre

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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P443 ERD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P443 ERD, 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 P443 ERD registered?

P443 ERD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P443 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P443 ERD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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