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P409 MHJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,531 mi
Last recorded171,531 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 171,531 miles

both front rack arms slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2014 171,531 miles

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

both front rack arms slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2013 161,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat sheld pad insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2013 161,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat sheld pad insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2012 152,216 miles

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

both front tyre wearing inner edges

both rear anti roll bar links slight wear

Pass 17 Nov 2011 146,679 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 146,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 140,850 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 140,819 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 134,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 128,808 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 121,427 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 114,755 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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P409 MHJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P409 MHJ, 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 P409 MHJ registered?

P409 MHJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P409 MHJ safe to buy?

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