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P452 FCF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,602 mi
Last recorded123,602 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 FCF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 123,602 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 120,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 119,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 118,988 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 118,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 118,724 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 118,724 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 116,345 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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P452 FCF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P452 FCF, 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 P452 FCF registered?

P452 FCF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P452 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P452 FCF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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