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P490 KOM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,644 mi
Last recorded92,644 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 KOM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 92,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,394 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 91,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,948 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,989 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 80,962 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,285 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,426 miles

slight exhaust leak

slight play in off side and near side front wheels

slight play in off side and near side rear anti roll bars links

Fail 10 Feb 2009

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

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

slight exhaust leak

slight play in off side and near side front wheels

slight play in off side and near side rear anti roll bars links

Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 71,656 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 67,589 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 63,144 miles

off side front and rear and near side rear tyres on legal limits

signs of exhaust front pipe leaking

slight play in steering rack

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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P490 KOM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P490 KOM, 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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P490 KOM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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