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P235 OLF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

236,057 mi
Last recorded236,057 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 OLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2009 236,057 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear boot has a hole in it but not near any prescribed areas

offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

slight corrosion around both rear wheel arches

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 27 Nov 2008 224,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 224,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 210,540 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

would advise having tracking checked

Pass 7 Nov 2007 210,540 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

would advise having tracking checked

Pass 22 Nov 2006 199,109 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 199,108 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/S of Front Bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S Window Trims sticking out.

O/S/F Seat Belt slow to retract.

O/S/F Seat coming slightly loose.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Handbrake shows considerable imbalance.

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Slight Engine Oil leak.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 189,068 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 189,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

185/65/14H

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

anti roll bar rubber covers split

coolant level over MAX mark

dash lights inop

front tyres on 2 and 2.5mm only and perished

lower arm bushes perished heavily

n/s/r shock weeping

oil leak

oil level over MAX mark

reg plates in poor condition

speedometer not illuminated

tracking

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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P235 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P235 OLF, 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 P235 OLF registered?

P235 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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