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P494 KEG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,801 mi
Last recorded121,801 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 KEG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2010 121,801 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front brake discs worn

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 116,588 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED TO LIMIT

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS/BRAKE PIPES

SUSPENSION BUSHES WEARING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Fail 5 Aug 2009 116,588 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED TO LIMIT

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS/BRAKE PIPES

SUSPENSION BUSHES WEARING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,497 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2008 111,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 104,631 miles

all tyres perrished sidewall & tread

front bumper damaged

o/s-n/s front drop link arms worn

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 16 Jul 2007 104,630 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

O/S-N/S FRONT DROP LINK ARMS WORN

REAR ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES WORN O/S-N/S

REAR TYRES PERRISHED

Pass 22 May 2006 94,933 miles

o/s sterring rack gaiter becoming perished

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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P494 KEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P494 KEG, 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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P494 KEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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