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P492 VUY

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,548 mi
Last recorded129,548 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 VUY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 129,548 miles

advise n/s/rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2009 129,539 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 120,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 115,165 miles

N/s/r tyre poor coundition and tread low.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 111,080 miles

all rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ wear

damage to n/s/f wing

earth terminal on battery insecure

front subframe corroded

n/s cooling fan seized

n/s/f drop link top boot cover split

n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge and side walls cracking

oil leaks from engine

oil leaks from gearbox

scratch to windscreen

slight play to both sides of steering rack

startor motor very noisey on start up

Fail 17 Feb 2006 111,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ wear

damage to n/s/f wing

earth terminal on battery insecure

front subframe corroded

gearbox oil leaks

n/s cooling fan seized

n/s/f drop link top boot cover split

n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge and side walls cracking

oil leaks from engine

scratch to windscreen

slight play to both sides of steering rack

startor motor very noisey on start up

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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P492 VUY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P492 VUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P492 VUY registered?

P492 VUY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P492 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 VUY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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