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P447 MHJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,066 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,576 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 89,152 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 89,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,272 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 78,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 78,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,778 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,081 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,111 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 67,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,572 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Fail 30 Apr 2007 60,572 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,401 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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P447 MHJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P447 MHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P447 MHJ registered?

P447 MHJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P447 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 MHJ shows 14 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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