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P27 SRO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

168,599 mi
Last recorded168,599 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 SRO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2011 168,599 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 166,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 166,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 163,292 miles

bottom engine cover fitted

offside front wing dented

oil leak

slight corrosion inner & outer sills, rear subframe

Fail 22 Jun 2009 163,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bottom engine cover fitted

offside front wing dented

oil leak

slight corrosion inner & outer sills, rear subframe

Pass 27 Jun 2008 160,920 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 16,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 157,568 miles

items as test 784471077144

Fail 20 Jun 2007 157,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

nearside front lower arm inner bush perishing.

nearside outer sill starting to corrode.

slight movement in offside rear antiroll bar mount bush.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 153,630 miles

same advisories as june 19th 2006 test.

Fail 19 Jun 2006 153,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brake pads getting thin.

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

offside front lower arm bush starting to split.

offside rear shock absorber damp and becoming weak.

rear of exhaust sytem leaking.

slight movement in rear antiroll bar link arms.

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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P27 SRO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P27 SRO, 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 P27 SRO registered?

P27 SRO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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