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P142 BPH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,239 mi
Last recorded103,239 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 BPH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2012 103,239 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 75,914 miles

Front brake disc inner surface deteriorated.

NS&OS front suspension wishbone mounting bushes deteriorating.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,105 miles

Childseat fitted to nsr adult belt.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

NS&OS Rear tyre tread nearing legal limit and side walls badly perished.

NS&OS front suspension wishbone mounting bush bonding deteriorating.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 68,105 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Childseat fitted to nsr adult belt.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

NS&OS Rear tyre tread nearing legal limit and side walls badly perished.

NS&OS front suspension wishbone mounting bush bonding deteriorating.

Tyres under inflated.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,898 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NS&OS front suspension wishbone vertical mounting bush bonding slightly deteriorated.

Fail 11 Dec 2008 58,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NS&OS front suspension wishbone vertical mounting bush bonding slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 55,004 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight deterioration in ns&os front suspension wishbone mounting bushes.

Fail 13 Dec 2007 55,002 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight deterioration in ns&os front suspension wishbone mounting bushes.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 50,931 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 47,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 47,199 miles

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

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

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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P142 BPH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P142 BPH, 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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P142 BPH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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