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P114 BAD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

129,839 mi
Last recorded129,839 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 BAD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 129,839 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

front and rear bumper held together by tape

Fail 19 Jul 2007 129,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Jul 2007 129,801 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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)

petrol flap doesnt open by lever cable is disconnected

Pass 10 Jun 2006 125,005 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 125,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

rear bumper insecure

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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P114 BAD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P114 BAD, 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 P114 BAD registered?

P114 BAD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P114 BAD safe to buy?

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