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P471 FOL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,575 mi
Last recorded123,575 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 FOL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2010 123,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 117,593 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 110,041 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 104,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 95,057 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 83,049 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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P471 FOL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P471 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 P471 FOL registered?

P471 FOL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P471 FOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P471 FOL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P471 FOL have outstanding finance?

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