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P432 OVM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,824 mi
Last recorded130,824 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 OVM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 130,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2009 130,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 111,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust body insulator loose

injector spill pipes damp

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre pressure low

rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight movement in steering column adjuster

Fail 31 Dec 2007 111,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust body insulator loose

injector spill pipes damp

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre pressure low

slight movement in steering column adjuster

Pass 4 Dec 2006 94,834 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 94,830 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o.s.f tyre close to limet

Pass 2 Nov 2005 81,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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P432 OVM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P432 OVM, 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 P432 OVM registered?

P432 OVM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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