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P446 GRC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,580 mi
Last recorded160,580 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 GRC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 160,580 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 160,557 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded underwing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 159,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 158,227 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 157,138 miles

front no plate marked

os mirror damaged

osr wheel arch rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2013 157,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front no plate marked

os mirror damaged

osr wheel arch rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2012 155,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 153,648 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 153,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 152,059 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 152,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 150,425 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 150,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 144,350 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 137,604 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 127,904 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2006 127,801 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive 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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P446 GRC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P446 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 P446 GRC registered?

P446 GRC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P446 GRC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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