MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test
damage to both bumpers
dampness around nearside rear shock absorber
front subframe rear mounting bushes worn
nearside front tyre worn on edges
oil leak
rear number plate delaminated
slight free play in steering wheel
stone chip in wind screen
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear number plate delaminated
child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test
damage to both bumpers
dampness around nearside rear shock absorber
front subframe rear mounting bushes worn
nearside front tyre worn on edges
oil leak
slight free play in steering wheel
stone chip in wind screen
exhaust system hanging low
free play at steering wheel
front bumper damaged
front pads and discs worn
oil leak
rear anti roll bar drop links worn
slight play in front anti roll bar drop links
stone chip in front screen
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P172 TBO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P172 TBO, 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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What year was P172 TBO registered?
P172 TBO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 February 1997.
Is P172 TBO safe to buy?
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