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P472 NLF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,369 mi
Last recorded85,369 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 NLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 81,294 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 81,285 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 79,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,218 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 74,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 NLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P472 NLF registered?

P472 NLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P472 NLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P472 NLF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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