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P151 XTY

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,589 mi
Last recorded138,589 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 XTY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 138,589 miles

brake load valve lever stiff on pivot

damage to front bumper

n/s/f - inner - c.v. boot leaking grease

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

slight play in steering column top bush

surface corrosion at n/s rear outer sill and wheel arch

surface corrosion at o/s mid outer sill

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 138,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

brake load valve lever stiff on pivot

damage to front bumper

n/s/f - inner - c.v. boot leaking grease

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

slight play in steering column top bush

surface corrosion at n/s rear outer sill and wheel arch

surface corrosion at o/s mid outer sill

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 132,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 124,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear spring absorbers slight corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2009 124,107 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 116,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 107,672 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 107,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 100,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P151 XTY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P151 XTY, 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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P151 XTY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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