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P38 ODA

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

64,609 mi
Last recorded64,609 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 ODA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 64,609 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main filler pipes ()

Horn not working properly only works half the time (7.7 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side floors inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,298 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly only works half the time (7.7 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side inner sills/floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view water damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 64,297 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly only works half the time (7.7 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side inner sills/floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view water damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,741 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 63,741 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 62,925 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 62,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 62,896 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near side rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,013 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion/wear on rear exhaust box

front brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,134 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion/wear on rear exhaust box

front brake pipes greased

Fail 10 Mar 2016 61,131 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion/wear on rear exhaust box

front brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,378 miles

corrosion rear exhaust

corrosion o/s/r sill

airbag warning light flashing intermittant

both front inner driveshaft gaiters loosing grease

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,094 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 57,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,400 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODING ON INNER SIDE.

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

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODING ON INNER SIDE.

SLIGHT CRACKS IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,411 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,411 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,583 miles

Cracks in O/S/R tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Cracks in O/S/R tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,160 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,580 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 48,580 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,745 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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P38 ODA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P38 ODA, 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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P38 ODA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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