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P29 DPA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,047 mi
Last recorded113,047 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 DPA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 113,047 miles

corrosion and slight eneven wear to front brake discs

Fail 27 Feb 2013 112,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion and slight eneven wear to front brake discs

Pass 29 Feb 2012 105,599 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear bumper slight damage.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 105,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear bumper slight damage.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 96,799 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,684 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link dust covers split

Nearside rear tyre has puncture

Fail 24 Feb 2010 87,684 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Both front anti-roll bar link dust covers split

Nearside rear tyre has puncture

Pass 25 Feb 2009 78,183 miles

Exhaust knocking on bumper. Requires a couple of exhaust rubbers to cure. Tailbox/Centre section

Front discs inner faces getting worn

Offside front anti-roll bar link dust cover split

Fail 25 Feb 2009 78,183 miles

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

Exhaust knocking on bumper. Requires a couple of exhaust rubbers to cure. Tailbox/Centre section

Front discs inner faces getting worn

Offside front anti-roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,473 miles

Tailbox hanger incorrectly fitted. Front brake discs going rusty on inner faces.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tailbox hanger incorrectly fitted. Front brake discs going rusty on inner faces.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,032 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 97,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 49,465 miles

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

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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P29 DPA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P29 DPA, 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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P29 DPA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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