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P448 BUD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,192 mi
Last recorded106,192 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 BUD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 106,192 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 106,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 100,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight split to front wiper blades

srs light flashes

Pass 12 Aug 2010 94,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag lamp illuminated.

nearside front brake pipe covered in grease, unable to asess

rear brake pipes covered in grease, unable to acess condition.

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 94,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag lamp illuminated.

nearside front brake pipe covered in grease, unable to asess

rear brake pipes covered in grease, unable to acess condition.

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 89,193 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,673 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,718 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 76,710 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,475 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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P448 BUD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P448 BUD, 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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P448 BUD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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