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P460 FNU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,162 mi
Last recorded43,162 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 FNU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake light lens damaged

rear bumper missing at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 10 Feb 2016 39,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,635 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 27,339 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,201 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,883 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 26,396 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 26,396 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,076 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,649 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,190 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 24,723 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 24,723 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P460 FNU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P460 FNU, 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 P460 FNU registered?

P460 FNU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P460 FNU safe to buy?

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