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P122 MOM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

233,521 mi
Last recorded233,521 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 MOM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 233,521 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 26 Jan 2009 233,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake discs corroded

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2008 223,183 miles

rear no. plate becoming discoloured

surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes at rear

Fail 10 Jan 2008 223,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

rear no. plate becoming discoloured

surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes at rear

Pass 17 Jan 2007 206,080 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 206,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

rear registration plate deteriorated but still legible

Pass 7 Feb 2006 192,158 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 192,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn off sharply on inside edge

some damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

some play in o/s/f lower wishbone, rear inner bush

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 MOM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MOM, 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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P122 MOM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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