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P447 NLO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,292 mi
Last recorded160,292 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 NLO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 160,292 miles

Near side and off side center rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Off side front and near side front lower arm inner bushs starting to perish.

Off side rear tyre wearing close to wear limit.

Off side rear wheel arch starting to corrode throw.

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode throw.

Rear fuel filter starting to corrode.

Wear lip on front brake pads.

Pass 15 May 2009 153,708 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 153,708 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2008 147,755 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f drive shaft has slight wear

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 May 2008 147,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f drive shaft has slight wear

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2007 141,921 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 141,921 miles

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

Both front disks starting to wear thin, recomend replacment next time pads changed.

Both front lower arm inner bushes spliting and ball joints have play.

Cable tie lose on off side outer drive shaft caiter.

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

Vacume pipe split and perished on EGR system causing engine idle to be eratic.

Pass 16 May 2006 135,038 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 NLO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc 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 P447 NLO, 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 P447 NLO registered?

P447 NLO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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