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P495 KAV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,677 mi
Last recorded132,677 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 KAV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 132,677 miles

air bag light flashing on

both rear wheel arches have been taped up

Pass 25 Sep 2010 127,641 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 122,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

air bag light stays on

nearside front tyre is perished

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2009 122,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

air bag light stays on

nearside front tyre is perished

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 116,625 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 116,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 109,693 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 109,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 103,740 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 103,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 100,717 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 100,717 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs are worn. pad warning light on on dash

n/s front tyre is close to limit and cracked around side wall

rear metal brake pipes are rusty going over fuel tank

rear tyres are perrished n/s is badly cracked on inner side wall

wishbone bushes are worn and split

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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P495 KAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P495 KAV, 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 P495 KAV registered?

P495 KAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P495 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P495 KAV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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