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P487 SKX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,649 mi
Last recorded180,649 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 SKX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 180,649 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 180,632 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

All bushes on rear anti role bar linkages are worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front bumper damaged

front inner brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 176,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sill

corrosion to o/s outer rear wheel arch

damage eto front bumper

Pass 27 Jul 2011 174,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust rubber split

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

corrosionto o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 26 Jul 2010 173,122 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch on limit

corrosion to outer sill's

front and rear reg plates poor

n/s rear Anti-roll bars Linkage poor

o/s rear Anti-roll bars Linkage poor

Pass 20 Jul 2009 169,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

front/rear number plates in poor condition

rear anti-roll-bar bushes perishing poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2008 165,531 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 165,489 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 156,946 miles

advised at previous test

Fail 12 Jul 2007 156,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 147,733 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 28 Feb 2006 147,733 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 SKX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P487 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

P487 SKX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P487 SKX safe to buy?

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