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P459 JBU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,187 mi
Last recorded109,187 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 JBU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 109,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 105,801 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 105,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 101,814 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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P459 JBU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P459 JBU, 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 P459 JBU registered?

P459 JBU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P459 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P459 JBU shows 4 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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