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P420 OCA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,392 mi
Last recorded112,392 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 OCA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 112,392 miles

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.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 112,242 miles

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.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 97,444 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 97,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,548 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 88,967 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 88,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,550 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,378 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 79,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 74,638 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 74,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,162 miles

Corrosion forming on both outer door sills

Corrosion forming on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 13 Feb 2006 71,162 miles

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)

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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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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What year was P420 OCA registered?

P420 OCA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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