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P412 FJO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,637 mi
Last recorded121,637 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 FJO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,637 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 121,635 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 19 Oct 2016 108,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,022 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR Tyre Has Flat Spot On Tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 100,627 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 100,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 99,714 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 99,400 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 99,400 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 99,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,145 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,317 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 98,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 97,616 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 96,686 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 96,686 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 94,665 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 94,665 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 92,270 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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P412 FJO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P412 FJO, 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 P412 FJO registered?

P412 FJO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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