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P479 MLL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,860 mi
Last recorded99,860 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 MLL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 99,860 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 99,620 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 87,161 miles

FRONT & REAR BUMPER DAMAGE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 77,264 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 77,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre uneven tread

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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P479 MLL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P479 MLL, 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 P479 MLL registered?

P479 MLL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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