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P296 MTP

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,618 mi
Last recorded173,618 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 MTP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2022 173,618 miles

Nearside Rear perished in tread & splitting

Offside Rear tyre perished & splitting

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 170,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm and badly perished

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Pass 29 Nov 2019 166,846 miles

Front Tyres bald on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2018 165,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge [3mm centre]

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 163,918 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 163,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front floor corrding

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 160,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 156,231 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 146,917 miles

both front tyres getting low outer edge

off side rear sill starting to corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 140,770 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate loose

reat suspension parts rusty

slight under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2010 136,463 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 136,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

most suspension parts rusty

slight under body corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2009 132,914 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 125,749 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 119,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 119,395 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 116,031 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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P296 MTP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P296 MTP, 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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P296 MTP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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