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P462 DTN

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,174 mi
Last recorded65,174 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 DTN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,174 miles

slight exhaust blow on centre box

Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,253 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 60,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,678 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 52,838 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 52,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

airbag SRS lamp flashing - indicating fault in system!! inspection required!! † †

both front shock absorbers becoming soft!! †

hand brake travel long!! †

slight play both front strut top mounts!! †

some side play front anti-roll bar bushes!! †

some wear to front brake discs!! †

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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P462 DTN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P462 DTN, 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 P462 DTN registered?

P462 DTN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P462 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 DTN shows 6 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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