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P474 KYC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,236 mi
Last recorded108,236 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 KYC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,236 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 103,673 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 99,027 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 99,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Sub-frame locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 93,365 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 87,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 82,828 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 67,480 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 67,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 KYC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KYC, 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 P474 KYC registered?

P474 KYC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P474 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P474 KYC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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