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P493 EFJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,789 mi
Last recorded154,789 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 EFJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 154,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 151,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

crack in screen outside swept area

Pass 19 Nov 2010 148,651 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 148,651 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

hand brake cover loose

nearside rear hand brake low effort

nearside service brake low effort low

only just passed cat emissions test

power steering cooler by passed

temp gauge inop

Pass 17 Nov 2009 144,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake bind to offside rear

Fail 17 Nov 2009 144,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake bind to offside rear

Pass 25 Nov 2008 140,804 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 140,775 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 132,528 miles

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

light surface damage to nearside windscreen, suggest wiper replacement.

offside front wishbone front mounting bolt bent.

Fail 13 Nov 2007 132,509 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles.

light surface damage to nearside windscreen, suggest wiper replacement.

offside front wishbone front mounting bolt bent.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 121,832 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 121,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 121,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres-185/70x14, front tyres-185/65x14

slight brake bind to nearside rear hub

Pass 4 Jul 2005 110,021 miles

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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P493 EFJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P493 EFJ, 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 P493 EFJ registered?

P493 EFJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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