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P142 PHJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,821 mi
Last recorded139,821 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2013 139,821 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

uneven front tyre wear, eng. over heating.

Pass 31 May 2012 132,593 miles

corrosion sills, battery loose, slight play n.s.f. w/bearing.

Fail 25 May 2012 132,491 miles

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

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

corrosion sills, battery loose, slight play n.s.f. w/bearing.

Pass 20 May 2011 124,432 miles

corrosion sills, rear a/roll bar mounts worn, rear coil springs rusty.

Fail 20 May 2011 124,430 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion sills, rear a/roll bar mounts worn, rear coil springs rusty.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 115,655 miles

corrosion sills, n.s.f. lower arm rear bush split, o.s.r. tyre s/wall damaged - run flat?

Fail 30 Apr 2010 115,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion sills, n.s.f. lower arm rear bush split, o.s.r. tyre s/wall damaged - run flat?

Pass 11 May 2009 109,113 miles

n.s.f. lower arm rear bush split, sills rusty.

Fail 1 May 2009 109,004 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n.s.f. lower arm rear bush split, sills rusty.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 101,280 miles

corrosion both sides sills.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 99,169 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 99,168 miles

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

front brake discs ridged/worn, corrosion sills, rear a/roll bar mounts worn.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 92,463 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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P142 PHJ 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 P142 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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