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P292 LBD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,477 mi
Last recorded201,477 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 LBD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2016 201,477 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 198,175 miles

Boot floor slightly corroded.

Centre rear view mirror missing.

Coolant leak (thermostat housing).

Nearside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly dry when rotated.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2014 196,035 miles

Interior rear view mirror missing.

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

nearside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly dry when rotated.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 196,035 miles

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

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

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

Interior rear view mirror missing.

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

nearside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly dry when rotated.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 193,144 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

interior rear view mirror missing.

offside rear tyre wearing heavier on inside edge.

srs/airbag warning lamp on indicating a fault. (has been covered with tape)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 193,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exterior door handles stick and have to be pushed down to allow doors to stay closed.

boot struts defective

fire damage to nearside rear interior carpet has left wiring exposed, wirings insulation is still intact.

interior rear view mirror missing.

offside rear tyre wearing heavier on inside edge.

srs/airbag warning lamp on indicating a fault. (has been covered with tape)

wipers smeary but clearing screen.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 188,036 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

interior mirror missing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 188,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

interior mirror missing

Fail 14 Jan 2011 183,076 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 183,076 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 179,484 miles

Cambelt hitting against cover

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 179,484 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Cambelt hitting against cover

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 10 Mar 2008 170,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 165,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel neering end

Pass 22 Mar 2006 157,816 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P292 LBD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P292 LBD, 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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P292 LBD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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