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N495 OFC

1971 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,338 mi
Last recorded141,338 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1971 Ford Mondeo108,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 OFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 141,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s rear tyre on 1.6mm at time of test.

oil leak down front of engine.

slight corrosion on o/s floorpan.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 141,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s rear tyre on 1.6mm at time of test.

oil leak down front of engine.

slight corrosion on o/s floorpan.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 136,446 miles

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

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

oil leak down rear of engine.

plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 136,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front anti roll bar gaitor split.

oil leak down rear of engine.

plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 131,484 miles

both front suspension track control arm inner bushes are split and perished

o/s/f fog light is not working

the front brake discs are worn/corroded but perform o.k.

the hazard warning light switch is difficut to turn off

the o/s headlamp is slightly insecure

the o/s mirror cover is cracked and o/s/r door is dented

the o/s/f suspension antiroll bar link arm top ball joint dust cover is split

the o/s/f tyre tread depth is 1.6mm (min limit 1.6mm)

the o/s/r and n/s/r seats have two types of belt fitted and the inertia types are slow to recoil

the o/s/r suspension bump stop is insecure

the rear registration plate is slightly delaminated

the rear sections of the front to rear brake pipes are slightly insecure

the steering wheel is in poor condition

there are various slight oil leaks

there is various underbody corrosion but all ius strong and not holed

Fail 2 Dec 2010 131,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front suspension track control arm inner bushes are split and perished

o/s/f fog light is not working

the front brake discs are worn/corroded but perform o.k.

the hazard warning light switch is difficut to turn off

the o/s headlamp is slightly insecure

the o/s mirror cover is cracked and o/s/r door is dented

the o/s/f suspension antiroll bar link arm top ball joint dust cover is split

the o/s/f tyre tread depth is 1.6mm (min limit 1.6mm)

the o/s/r and n/s/r seats have two types of belt fitted and the inertia types are slow to recoil

the o/s/r suspension bump stop is insecure

the rear registration plate is slightly delaminated

the rear sections of the front to rear brake pipes are slightly insecure

the steering wheel is in poor condition

there are various slight oil leaks

there is various underbody corrosion but all ius strong and not holed

Pass 13 Nov 2009 126,257 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 121,431 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 116,413 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 111,286 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 111,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 105,370 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 105,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

small split on end of nearside wiper blade

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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N495 OFC is a 1971 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N495 OFC, 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 N495 OFC registered?

N495 OFC is a 1971 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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