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P281 OHK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,389 mi
Last recorded101,389 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 OHK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 101,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

rear wiper blade missing

slight inbalance in rear brakes n/s low

sump guard fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2010 99,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag warning light on

crack in windscreen o/s lower corner

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

rear wiper blade missing

sump guard fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 99,349 miles

sump guard fitted

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

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

Spare tyre defective

airbag warning light on

crack in windscreen o/s lower corner

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,974 miles

r/n/s tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade missing

sump guard fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2009 95,974 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

r/n/s tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade missing

sump guard fitted

Pass 28 May 2008 90,858 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 90,853 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 87,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,484 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 83,484 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs very corroded will need replacing soon

rear bush in o/s front lower suspension arm slightly worn

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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P281 OHK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P281 OHK, 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 P281 OHK registered?

P281 OHK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P281 OHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 OHK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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