MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,392 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion forming in n/s & o/s wheel arches.
corrosion forming in spare wheel well.
exhaust shield loose.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion forming in n/s & o/s wheel arches.
corrosion forming in spare wheel well.
exhaust shield loose.
airbag light on(failure under new regs in april/may 2012)
corrosion in offside outer sill
corrosion in spare wheel well
corrosion in suspension components
offside rear trailing arm slightly distorted
play in steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion in spare wheel well
airbag light on(failure under new regs in april/may 2012)
corrosion in offside outer sill
corrosion in suspension components
front bumper loose
nearside front tyre on the limit
offside rear trailing arm slightly distorted
play in steering rack
air bag light on
corrosion in boot floor
corrosion in exhaust and rear clamps
corrosion in nearside rear outer sill
corrosion in offside outer sill
light scratch marks in screen
some brake pipes covered in copper grease,condition unknown
airbag warning lamp flashing
corrosion in both outer sills and floor to sill seams
corrosion on brake pipes,limited vision on exact condition
slight exhaust blows
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion in both outer sills and floor to sill seams
corrosion on brake pipes,limited vision on exact condition
slight exhaust blows
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear brake pipe corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Corrosion forming on both outer door sills
Corrosion forming on rear metal brake pipes
Corrosion forming on both outer door sills
Corrosion forming on rear metal brake pipes
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
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P420 OCA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc 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 P420 OCA, 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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P420 OCA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 January 1997.
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