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P497 NVX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,686 mi
Last recorded102,686 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 NVX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 102,686 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 100,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,037 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 85,037 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,433 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges ( tracking needs checking & adjustment

general underbody corosion inc outersills

rear bumper repaired with tape

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface corosion to o/s/r outersill

wipers poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2010 76,751 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface corosion to o/s/r outersill

wipers poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

general under body corosion inc sills

Fail 1 Jul 2009 74,336 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,601 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 68,704 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

nearside front tyre low on tread/ nearside rear sidewall scuffed

Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,893 miles

both front tyres / tread slighty out of shape

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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P497 NVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P497 NVX, 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 P497 NVX registered?

P497 NVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P497 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 NVX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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