MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine area oily underneath
sills & doorsteps corroded
slight inbalance of front brakes
sills & doorsteps corroded
slight inbalance of front brakes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine area oily underneath
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
front anti roll bar links deteriorating
power steering pump shows signs of leaking
surface scar in nearside front tyre outer wall
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust repaired
signs of brake fluid on n/s rear backplate
slight imbalance of rear brakes
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P257 SNH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 P257 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.
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What year was P257 SNH registered?
P257 SNH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P257 SNH safe to buy?
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