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P438 DTT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,621 mi
Last recorded77,621 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 DTT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

boot floor coroded

exhaust has temp repair to rear pipe

nsr tyre perrished headlamp aim deteriating

Fail 30 Jul 2013 77,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

boot floor coroded

exhaust has temp repair to rear pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to offside rear floor, near to towbar mountings (no towbar fitted at time of test)

nearside front suspension arm bushes poor condition

offside rear anti roll bar link poor condition

rear exhaust system poor condition

side to side movement in front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 9 Aug 2012 72,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to offside rear floor, near to towbar mountings (no towbar fitted at time of test)

nearside front suspension arm bushes poor condition

offside rear anti roll bar link poor condition

rear exhaust system poor condition

side to side movement in front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,165 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension arm bushes poor condition

fluid leak, suspect power steering?

front anti roll bar links dust covers split

front flexi exhaust and rear exhaust box poor condition

nearside front tyre tread stepping and wearing low

nearside rear inner position lamp dim

nearside rear tyre tread stepping and outer sidewall badly perished

offside front tyre tread stepping and nail in tread

offside rear outer position lamp not working

rear suspension bushes perished

side to side movement in front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill and both sill ends

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in upper steering column

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 24 Aug 2011 69,160 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension arm bushes poor condition

fluid leak, suspect power steering?

front anti roll bar links dust covers split

front flexi exhaust and rear exhaust box poor condition

nearside rear inner position lamp dim

nearside rear tyre tread stepping and outer sidewall badly perished

offside front tyre tread stepping and nail in tread

offside rear outer position lamp not working

rear suspension bushes perished

side to side movement in front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill and both sill ends

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in upper steering column

Fail 18 Aug 2010 62,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre begging to perish

offside rear different speed rating (W) from other tyres (V)

offside rear tyre begging to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre begging to perish

offside rear different speed rating (W) from other tyres (V)

offside rear tyre begging to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,245 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,843 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,417 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 31,417 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under body tray N/S/F clip insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,373 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 21,373 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P438 DTT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 P438 DTT, 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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P438 DTT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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