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P128 MVW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,622 mi
Last recorded124,622 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 MVW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 124,622 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake pipes corroding

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2012 124,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes 23% imbalanced

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake pipes corroding

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2011 119,234 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn approx 70%

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs and pads worn approx 75%

o/s sill has slight surface corrosion upon it.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 119,233 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs and pads worn approx 70%

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs and pads worn approx 75%

o/s sill has slight surface corrosion upon it.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 112,743 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 112,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 106,376 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 106,374 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 99,940 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 99,940 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 93,248 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 93,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 88,018 miles

n/s front wish bone arm bush slight seperation

rear tyres has iregular wear on inner edges

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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P128 MVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P128 MVW, 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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P128 MVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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