MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Corrosion to boot floor, Not in perscribed area.
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake imbalance. It would appear the rear brakes may require attention.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Corrosion to boot floor, Not in perscribed area.
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake imbalance. It would appear the rear brakes may require attention.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P423 FRA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P423 FRA, 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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P423 FRA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 May 1997.
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