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P474 UUA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,763 mi
Last recorded135,763 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 UUA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 135,763 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2010 135,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2010 135,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

exhaust knock on rear

Fail 11 Mar 2009 125,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 125,958 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 118,717 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 118,717 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 115,502 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 110,356 miles

Fuel cap access only possible via boot

Slight exaust blow from fracture at mid silencer

off side front tyre worn close to tread limit on inner edge

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 UUA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P474 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

P474 UUA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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