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M687 AVV

1971 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,467 mi
Last recorded145,467 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1971 Ford Mondeo108,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 AVV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 145,467 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 139,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion; rear subframes, rear suspension arms

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 132,140 miles

Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Boot floor, Rear subframes

Slight play in the steering coloum

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 124,182 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, floor, chassis, rear subframe.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 124,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Bottom engine cover fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, floor, chassis, rear subframe.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 115,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom engine cover fitted

slight corrosion inner & outer sills, rear anti roll bar

Fail 26 Sep 2009 115,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom engine cover fitted

slight corrosion inner & outer sills, rear anti roll bar

Pass 16 Oct 2008 108,981 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 108,973 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 102,668 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 102,668 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 96,116 miles

slight play in in nearside steering rack

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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M687 AVV is a 1971 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 108,036 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 M687 AVV, 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 55 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M687 AVV registered?

M687 AVV is a 1971 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is M687 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M687 AVV 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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