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P470 YCW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,012 mi
Last recorded71,012 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 YCW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,012 miles

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated causing blow

oil leak from engine

slight corrosion and dent on offside outer sill

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Feb 2008 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated causing blow

oil leak from engine

slight corrosion and dent on offside outer sill

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,563 miles

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

offside rear sill dented †

Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

sump guard fitted

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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P470 YCW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P470 YCW, 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 P470 YCW registered?

P470 YCW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P470 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 YCW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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