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P487 KDC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,793 mi
Last recorded122,793 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 KDC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 122,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 122,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 118,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2006 115,702 miles

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

nearside front coil spring tail fractured at base

Pass 25 Aug 2005 111,391 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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P487 KDC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P487 KDC, 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 P487 KDC registered?

P487 KDC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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