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P462 JFC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 JFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,753 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper tape up

rear exhaust box rusty

traval at hand brake lever

Fail 12 Aug 2016 107,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade poor condition

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper tape up

rear exhaust box rusty

traval at hand brake lever

Pass 19 Aug 2015 101,801 miles

offside lower arm bushes perish

rear exaust box rusty

traval at handbrake lever

Fail 14 Aug 2015 101,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside lower arm bushes perish

rear exaust box rusty

traval at handbrake lever

Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,952 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty inner edge

off side and near side bottom suspensinn arms bushes perish

Fail 27 Aug 2014 97,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty inner edge

off side and near side bottom suspensinn arms bushes perish

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,175 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

section of front bumper repaired /tapped

strong advise nearside and offside front brake discs replace with next brake pad change/condition of discs getting low in thickness

Fail 30 Aug 2013 94,106 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads will be checked on wheel removel if tey need replaceing

section of front bumper repaired /tapped

Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,304 miles

a lot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

front bumper damage

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar d bushes slight movement

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,447 miles

brake fluid level slighty low

front bumper damage

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar d bushes slight movement

nearside rear brake reading slighty lower than offside rear

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer section

rear number plate getting tarnished

Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,297 miles

. nearside rear brake slighty lower reading than offside rear brake

. nearside/offside front brake discs getting lipped advise changeing with next brake pad change

.. front bumper damage

Fail 6 Sep 2010 79,297 miles

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

. nearside rear brake slighty lower reading than offside rear brake

. nearside/offside front brake discs getting lipped advise changeing with next brake pad change

.. front bumper damage

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,841 miles

.. offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth3/4mm of tread left change soon

Fail 4 Sep 2008 67,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

.. offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth3/4mm of tread left change soon

Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,440 miles

1/o/s/rear tyre 3mm of tread †2rear exhaust box rusty †3/front brake discs rusty †4/o/s n/s lower arm bushes perish

Fail 11 Sep 2007 61,440 miles

1/o/s/rear tyre 3mm of tread †2rear exhaust box rusty †3/front brake discs rusty †4/o/s n/s lower arm bushes perish

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,800 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,800 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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P462 JFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFC, 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 JFC registered?

P462 JFC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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