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P477 TEW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,252 mi
Last recorded133,252 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 TEW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2013 133,252 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in screen

Pass 22 Aug 2012 126,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in screen

nearside front lower arm front and rear bush's splitting

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 119,868 miles

crack in screen

Pass 26 Aug 2010 115,352 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 108,014 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

crack in screen

Pass 26 Aug 2008 100,666 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

crack in screen (not in swept area)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,093 miles

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

crack in screen †o/s/r tyre worn low outer edge

staning around tank

Pass 8 Aug 2006 86,339 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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P477 TEW 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 100%.

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 P477 TEW, 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 P477 TEW registered?

P477 TEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P477 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P477 TEW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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