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P494 LUK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,413 mi
Last recorded117,413 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 LUK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 117,413 miles

front discs worn & corroded

offside & nearside outer sill corroded

offside & nearside wishbone (front bushes) splitting

Fail 9 Jan 2012 117,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front discs worn & corroded

offside & nearside outer sill corroded

offside & nearside wishbone (front bushes) splitting

Pass 17 Dec 2010 108,803 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 108,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 99,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 90,056 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 83,105 miles

front bumper poor condition

slight corrosion forming on both front to rear brake pipes

slight cracking at nearside and offside front suspension wishbone inner bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2006 73,696 miles

front to rear brake pipes cannot be seen by petrol tank

slight cracking at front suspension wishbone bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2006 63,525 miles

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

front inner disc pads cannot be seen

slight cracking at nearside front wishbone bushes

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 LUK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P494 LUK, 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 P494 LUK registered?

P494 LUK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P494 LUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 LUK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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