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P472 LVW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,212 mi
Last recorded28,212 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 LVW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre wearing inner

offside rear brake sticking

Fail 17 Aug 2017 28,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre wearing inner

offside rear brake sticking

Pass 12 May 2015 15,607 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 12,107 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

exhaust centre mount broken, but exhaust still secure.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,107 miles

exhaust centre mount broken, but exhaust still secure.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,184 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 9,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 6,037 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 6,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 1,363 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 114,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 112,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 109,749 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 109,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 106,624 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 106,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 100,490 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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P472 LVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P472 LVW, 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 P472 LVW registered?

P472 LVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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