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P495 TDM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

137,733 mi
Last recorded137,733 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 TDM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2008 137,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 127,245 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 127,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 111,109 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 110,947 miles

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

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

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 TDM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 TDM, 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 P495 TDM registered?

P495 TDM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P495 TDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P495 TDM shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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