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P476 VCK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,209 mi
Last recorded100,209 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 VCK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,209 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 100,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspesion arm bushes starting to split

Long handbrake travel

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 90,731 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 90,717 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,148 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 74,976 miles

n/s front lower suspension arm front bush splitting

Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,849 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 66,849 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P476 VCK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P476 VCK, 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 P476 VCK registered?

P476 VCK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P476 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P476 VCK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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