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P49 UAM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

101,049 mi
Last recorded101,049 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 UAM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2009 101,049 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 95,648 miles

washer fluid leak from pump pipes behind bumper, washer jets just putting enough water on screen at this time.

Fail 9 Feb 2008 95,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

washer fluid leak from pump pipes behind bumper, washer jets just putting enough water on screen at this time.

Pass 27 Jan 2007 92,717 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit.

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to split

washer pipes on pump behind bumper leaking

Fail 27 Jan 2007 92,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre close to limit.

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to split

washer pipes on pump behind bumper leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2006 88,655 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2006 88,653 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin.

slight blow on n/s rear exhaust box.

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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P49 UAM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P49 UAM, 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 P49 UAM registered?

P49 UAM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P49 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 UAM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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