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1995 Ford Mondeo 2.5L Petrol · M524 KPK

M524 KPK

1995 Ford Mondeo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1995. Recorded mileage 181,848 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
FORD MONDEO
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
181,848 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1995
Engine
2544cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean record over the last two years. The most recent test on 15 August 2025 at 181,848 miles passed with no recorded defects, mirroring the clean results from 2024 and 2022. This consistency indicates that the vehicle is currently in a state of mechanical compliance and that the current owner is likely addressing any minor issues before they escalate into MOT failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 31-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,866 miles per year. Data shows a significant stagnation in usage over the last three years, with only 27 miles recorded between August 2023 and August 2024, and just 7 miles recorded between the most recent de-facto tests. While low mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing on a vehicle of this age can often lead to dry rot, perished seals, and seized brake calipers which do not always manifest through mileage alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as 1995 Mondeos are susceptible to corrosion that may remain hidden under bodywork. The single failure recorded in July 2023 at 181,810 miles, followed immediately by a pass a month later, suggests a specific component required replacement that was quickly rectified. Given the lack of recent movement, inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or collapsing of the rubber components and check the fluid lines for signs of degradation to ensure the lack of use has not compromised the braking or cooling systems.
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M524 KPK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
  • 181,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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M524 KPK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 02:46
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Ford Mondeo (M524 KPK) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

M524 KPK Mileage History

  1. 03/08/2022181,639 mi
  2. 29/07/2023181,810 mi+171 mi
  3. 10/08/2023181,816 mi+6 mi
  4. 16/08/2024181,841 mi+25 mi
  5. 15/08/2025181,848 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 69 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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