CarVerify

Free Car Check

P252 SNH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,472 mi
Last recorded161,472 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 SNH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 161,472 miles

1/ AIR BAG LIGHT ON 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR LINK ARMS 3/ENGINE OIL LEAK 4/ BRAKE PIPES/POWER STREERING PIPES/SUSPENISON PARTS GETTING RUSTY 5/FRONT DISK RUSTY

Fail 13 Feb 2012 161,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

1/ AIR BAG LIGHT ON 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR LINK ARMS 3/ENGINE OIL LEAK 4/ BRAKE PIPES/POWER STREERING PIPES/SUSPENISON PARTS GETTING RUSTY 5/FRONT DISK RUSTY

Pass 8 Feb 2011 155,496 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT 2/ SILL PANEL/BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES 4/ BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 7 Feb 2011 155,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT 2/ SILL PANEL/BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES 4/ BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 17 Feb 2010 147,910 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE 3/ O/S + N/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 17 Feb 2010 147,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

1/ BRAKE PIPES/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE 3/ O/S + N/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 16 Feb 2009 138,824 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 16 Feb 2009 138,824 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 18 Feb 2008 126,911 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 126,911 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 115,854 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 115,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 7 Feb 2006 103,763 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 103,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY AND PADS GETTING LOW 2/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY 3/N/S/R BUMPER CRACKED 4/N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE 5/ N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH STARING TO SPLIT

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
Full Ford Mondeo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P252 SNH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P252 SNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P252 SNH?

You can check the full history of P252 SNH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P252 SNH registered?

P252 SNH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P252 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 SNH shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P252 SNH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P252 SNH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.