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P489 GCF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,918 mi
Last recorded176,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 GCF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 176,918 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 159,661 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 139,240 miles

As previous test

Fail 12 Jan 2006 13,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The following will require attention before next MOT; † †Front lower arm bushes starting to split but no excessive play evident. † †Static brake pipes starting to corrode.

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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P489 GCF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P489 GCF, 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 P489 GCF registered?

P489 GCF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P489 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 GCF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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