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P444 PJT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,205 mi
Last recorded85,205 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 PJT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,205 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 85,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 79,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 76,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Oct 2007 76,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Oct 2006 73,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 73,755 miles

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

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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P444 PJT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P444 PJT, 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 P444 PJT registered?

P444 PJT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P444 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P444 PJT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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