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P133 BJO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,723 mi
Last recorded156,723 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 BJO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 156,723 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 156,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 145,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

inner & outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 145,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

inner & outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2009 145,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 143,839 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2007 138,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 138,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 138,512 miles

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

headlamps poor image.

n/s/rear tyre approaching limits.

o/s/front headlamp damp in lense.

slight engine oil leak.

slight rear brake bind n/s

under-body corrosion.

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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P133 BJO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P133 BJO, 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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P133 BJO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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