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P459 UAG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,257 mi
Last recorded43,257 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 UAG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 43,257 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 100,934 miles

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Fail 19 May 2006 100,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

CAT breaking up

brake fluid level low

front brake pads getting low

front bumper damaged

n/s/f fog lamp not working

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f tyre on limit

oil leaks

r/o/s shocker slight leak

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 UAG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAG, 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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How do I check the history of P459 UAG?

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What year was P459 UAG registered?

P459 UAG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P459 UAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P459 UAG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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