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P481 XVK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,159 mi
Last recorded107,159 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 XVK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 107,159 miles

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S and O/S Inner and Outer cills showing corrosion

Oil leak ()

Steel brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2017 107,158 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Cill (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S and O/S Inner and Outer cills showing corrosion

Oil leak ()

Steel brake pipes showing corrosion

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2016 105,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 95,988 miles

Exhoust front pip crorreded

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 95,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhoust front pip crorreded

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,939 miles

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

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

clutch poor

front discs poor

Fail 2 Aug 2012 91,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

clutch poor

front discs poor

Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,019 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 88,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010
Fail 14 Aug 2010

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,546 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 71,546 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 65,366 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 57,966 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 57,888 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 52,128 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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P481 XVK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P481 XVK, 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 P481 XVK registered?

P481 XVK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P481 XVK safe to buy?

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