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P480 YVK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,001 mi
Last recorded101,001 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 YVK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,001 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 96,087 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 91,776 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,842 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 85,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 77,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 77,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 69,958 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 69,958 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P480 YVK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P480 YVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P480 YVK registered?

P480 YVK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P480 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 YVK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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