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P466 FBC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,527 mi
Last recorded163,527 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 FBC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 163,527 miles

brake fluid low

front discs showing some corrsion wear

Fail 15 Apr 2009 163,517 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid low

front discs showing some corrsion wear

Pass 16 Apr 2008 148,785 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 148,773 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 141,427 miles

engine oil level high

front brake discs inner surface very poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2007 141,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

oil level high front brake disc inner surface very poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2005 132,699 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P466 FBC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P466 FBC, 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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P466 FBC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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