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P478 TEW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,871 mi
Last recorded101,871 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 TEW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 101,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,720 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,248 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,247 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 79,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,648 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,527 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,837 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,805 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,737 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,250 miles

Offside 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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P478 TEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P478 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 P478 TEW registered?

P478 TEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P478 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P478 TEW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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