MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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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