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P257 LVV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 LVV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 96,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension/brake components corroded lightly/covered in underseal

Pass 28 Mar 2025 93,228 miles

Emissions only just met requirements

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Lower difficult to inspect parts coated in underseal

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion parts of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,288 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

both front tyres badly age cracking and wearing on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2024 92,268 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

both front tyres badly age cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight suspension noise but cannot see anything due to under trays fittied

front and rear tyres age cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight suspension noise but cannot see anything due to under trays fitted

some corrosion in places

tyre age cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2022 88,878 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight suspension noise but cannot see anything due to under trays fitted

some corrosion in places

tyre age cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various brake pipes and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 85,495 miles

various brake and suspension components have some corrosion but not excessive

Pass 16 Mar 2019 83,421 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

most brake pipes and suspension components covered in under seal.

Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,569 miles

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge-close to limit

rear brake performance slightly low

Pass 25 Mar 2017 78,994 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2017 78,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,021 miles

some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 17 Mar 2016 77,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

noise from n/s/r brake when turning

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,336 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,331 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,878 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,366 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,976 miles

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

some corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,976 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,398 miles

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

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some damage to tyre sidewall n/s/r

Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,830 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,739 miles

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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P257 LVV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P257 LVV, 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 P257 LVV registered?

P257 LVV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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