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P491 ECJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,313 mi
Last recorded123,313 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 ECJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 123,313 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 110,445 miles

nearside floor pan corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside floor pan corroded

offside sill corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 110,445 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside floor pan corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside floor pan corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 104,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 98,227 miles

coolant leak

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

front brake discs badly corroded. borderline pass

front tyre edges worn

knocking in steering, play and knock nearside steering rack inner joint

offside and nearside front wishbone inner bushes worn

play in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

rear suspension bushes are worn, trailing arm mountings are corroded

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2006 92,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cover fitted under engine area is restricting the view of testable items

offside rear brake disc is corroded on the inner surface

Fail 22 Mar 2006 92,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cover under the engine area restricting the view of testable items

offside front brake disc inner surface is corroded

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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P491 ECJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P491 ECJ, 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 P491 ECJ registered?

P491 ECJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P491 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 ECJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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