MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres low and uneven.
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front hub assembly has play.
Parking brake notchy.
Vehicle over heats if left running for a period of time.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill riser (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill riser (2.4.A.3)
Both rear tyres low and uneven.
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REARS (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front hub assembly has play.
Parking brake notchy.
vehicle starts to overheat if left for a short period of time.
OSR tyre tread stepped
centre silencer cracked
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
OSR tyre tread stepped
Oil leak
centre silencer cracked
coil springs and brake pipes are corroded
slight exhaust gas leak
OSF tyre outer edge wearing thin
all brake pipes corroded
rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
OSF tyre outer edge wearing thin
all brake pipes corroded
rear tyres slightly perished
Both rear tyres badly perishing.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Both rear tyres badly perishing.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES BADLY CORRODING.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise: both front wipers split, but still clearing screen.
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)
advise: slight play in n/s/f hub assembly?
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise: poss slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint
non obligatory mirror damaged
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P126 TMW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 P126 TMW, 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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P126 TMW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 January 1997.
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