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P37 OLF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,988 mi
Last recorded106,988 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 OLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 106,988 miles

Both rear side seals corroded

Brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 106,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 106,903 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 106,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 106,508 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer side seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer side seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,023 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 106,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 102,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,652 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,374 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,391 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 83,855 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 83,808 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 80,300 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 80,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

under body rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2010 75,752 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 75,747 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,083 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 66,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 66,823 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 60,868 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 60,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

off side rear door handle sticky

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

Under tray loose

Pass 22 Apr 2006 54,812 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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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P37 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P37 OLF, 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 P37 OLF registered?

P37 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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