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P483 PDX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 PDX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 109,279 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 109,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 106,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Apr 2008 106,427 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Mar 2007 104,412 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 102,538 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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P483 PDX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P483 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

P483 PDX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P483 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P483 PDX shows 6 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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