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P179 OHK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,293 mi
Last recorded95,293 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 OHK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 95,293 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 95,277 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 92,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake discs wearing,front suspension link rod bushes wearing

outersills corroded,other coil springs corroded,both rear tyres wearing on edges,rear anti roll bar bushes wearing,suspension components corroded,

Fail 7 May 2010 92,426 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake discs wearing,front suspension link rod bushes wearing

outersills corroded,other coil springs corroded,both rear tyres wearing on edges,rear anti roll bar bushes wearing,suspension components corroded,

Fail 14 May 2009 88,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pads and discs wearing low\rear anti roll bar for corrosion\front anti rollbar for security

Pass 14 May 2009 88,888 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low\rear anti roll bar for corrosion\front anti rollbar for security

Pass 10 Apr 2008 81,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf suspension arm bush for play

warning lights on dash

Pass 9 Apr 2008 81,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf suspension arm bush for slight play

warning lights on dash

Pass 4 May 2007 69,810 miles

as reported 04/05/2007

Fail 4 May 2007 69,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,320 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P179 OHK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P179 OHK, 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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P179 OHK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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