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P125 BAD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,963 mi
Last recorded133,963 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 BAD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 133,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front door and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 133,947 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside front door corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 133,224 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)

both rear outer sills and wheel arches corroded but not considered excessive

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 131,189 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

rear brakes fluctuate slightly

rear trailing arms and anti roll bar corroded

wheel trims

Fail 23 Oct 2014 131,181 miles

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

rear brakes fluctuate slightly

n/s/r outer sill corroded

rear trailing arms and anti roll bar corroded

wheel trims

Pass 4 Nov 2013 128,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 128,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 127,705 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 29 Oct 2012 127,705 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2011 125,262 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front tunnel bushes worn

heavy corrosion to o/s/f lower door

Fail 4 Oct 2011 125,262 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front tunnel bushes worn

heavy corrosion to o/s/f lower door

Pass 20 Apr 2010 120,782 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

fuel tank dented and signs of fluid leak

Fail 19 Apr 2010 120,782 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

fuel tank dented and signs of fluid leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 115,913 miles

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

all suspension rubbers age cracking and suspension parts surface rusting

Fail 30 Apr 2009 115,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all suspension rubbers age cracking and suspension parts surface rusting

Pass 2 May 2008 112,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 108,837 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 105,039 miles

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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P125 BAD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P125 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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P125 BAD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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