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P474 KEG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,139 mi
Last recorded77,139 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 KEG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,139 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 72,963 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,274 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 66,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,373 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/f seat belt slightly fluffed and frayed

some slight under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,854 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 54,038 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,038 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,169 miles

exhaust blowing

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2007 51,196 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

exhaust blowing

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2006 49,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 46,714 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 46,714 miles

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

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

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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P474 KEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P474 KEG, 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 P474 KEG registered?

P474 KEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P474 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P474 KEG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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