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P469 FOL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,770 mi
Last recorded112,770 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 FOL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 112,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 112,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 107,511 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 103,845 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 103,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long handbrake travel

n/s wiper split

Pass 7 Jan 2009 100,479 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 96,561 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 92,278 miles

o/s/r tyre wall light cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2007 92,278 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

o/s/r tyre wall light cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2006 87,811 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 87,793 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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P469 FOL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P469 FOL, 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 P469 FOL registered?

P469 FOL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P469 FOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P469 FOL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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