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P472 RYT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,144 mi
Last recorded137,144 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 RYT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 137,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dteering coupling worn

o/s/f bumper cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2012 130,970 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 130,968 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 127,749 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 127,749 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 11 Jan 2010 124,453 miles

slight play in adjustable column

Fail 11 Jan 2010 124,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in adjustable column

Pass 20 Feb 2009 121,927 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 121,924 miles

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

clonk from steering column area when turning steering wheel

Pass 29 Feb 2008 118,955 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

REAR EXHAUST SECTION SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Fail 29 Feb 2008 118,955 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR EXHAUST SECTION SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 30 Jan 2007 109,604 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 109,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 95,601 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 RYT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

P472 RYT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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