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P486 PRF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,108 mi
Last recorded108,108 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 PRF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2009 108,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

smear on wipers

Pass 15 Jul 2008 100,158 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 100,158 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Small Play NSR ARB Link

Sump Gasket Leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 92,911 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENSER NOISEY(POSSIBLE BAFFLES WORN) †GENERAL OIL LEAKS. †FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN. †O/S/R WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 92,911 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silenser noisey.(possible baffles worn) †general oil leaks. †front brake discs worn. †o/s/r wheel slightly binding.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 85,564 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 85,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 75,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2005 75,047 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P486 PRF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P486 PRF, 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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P486 PRF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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