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P241 OLF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,528 mi
Last recorded131,528 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 OLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2010 131,528 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear, and near side front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2009 125,378 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 125,378 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 114,135 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 114,031 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid low

Pass 17 Aug 2007 107,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 105,104 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P241 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P241 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 P241 OLF registered?

P241 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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