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P490 SFM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,843 mi
Last recorded144,843 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 SFM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 144,843 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 142,836 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 142,836 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 140,738 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 140,738 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 138,918 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 136,613 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 136,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 134,070 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 134,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 129,363 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 126,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 121,838 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 121,403 miles

front brake discs getting poor rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2007 109,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 104,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SFM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P490 SFM, 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 P490 SFM registered?

P490 SFM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P490 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 SFM shows 16 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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