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P254 ONV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,306 mi
Last recorded116,306 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 ONV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 116,306 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake discs corroded

off side outer sill rusty and weak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 116,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake discs corroded

off side outer sill rusty and weak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 115,480 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills weak

wear on front discs

Pass 12 Oct 2009 114,255 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 112,548 miles

osf and nsf lower suspension arms starting to debond underside of vehicle starting to get rusty and weak in places

Fail 14 Oct 2008 112,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

osf and nsf lower suspension arms starting to debond underside of vehicle starting to get rusty and weak in places

Pass 17 Oct 2007 109,490 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/FRONT INNER CV BOOT LEAKING GREASE

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 107,551 miles

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

Oil leak

offside wiper 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
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P254 ONV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P254 ONV, 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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P254 ONV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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