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P482 XFE

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,629 mi
Last recorded113,629 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 XFE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,629 miles

both lower arm bushes perished

front brake discs worn

metal brake pipe corroded along side fuel tank (unable to access to assess properly)

play nearside front drop link

play nearside rear drop link

Fail 13 Mar 2012 113,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both lower arm bushes perished

front brake discs worn

metal brake pipe corroded along side fuel tank (unable to access to assess properly)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

play nearside front drop link

play nearside rear drop link

Pass 25 Mar 2011 106,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower arm bushes deteriated

offside metal brake pipe corroded behind fuel tank

Fail 25 Mar 2011 106,187 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower arm bushes deteriated

offside metal brake pipe corroded behind fuel tank

Pass 29 Mar 2010 98,336 miles

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 29 Mar 2010 98,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,406 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 19 Mar 2008 76,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,099 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,578 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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P482 XFE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P482 XFE, 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 P482 XFE registered?

P482 XFE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P482 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P482 XFE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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