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P122 GOP

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,233 mi
Last recorded182,233 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 GOP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 182,233 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 182,233 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 171,339 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMPSTOP BROKEN

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 23 Jan 2010 171,330 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

NEAR SIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMPSTOP BROKEN

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 4 Feb 2009 158,852 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 158,852 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 153,449 miles

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

NEAR SIDE REAR BUMP STOP INSERCURE

Pass 2 Feb 2008 148,371 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 148,371 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 133,715 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 119,476 miles

rear exhaust section corroding.

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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P122 GOP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P122 GOP, 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 P122 GOP registered?

P122 GOP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P122 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 GOP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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