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P483 BBV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,899 mi
Last recorded125,899 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 BBV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2009 125,899 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 115,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 103,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 88,458 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer 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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P483 BBV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P483 BBV, 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 P483 BBV registered?

P483 BBV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P483 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P483 BBV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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