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P450 FMO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,034 mi
Last recorded72,034 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 FMO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2015 72,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,128 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

front drop link rubbers splitting

Fail 3 Jan 2013 58,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres just legal

exhaust rusty and weak

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,798 miles

both front tyres just legal

exhaust rusty and weak

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,462 miles

front no plate faded

o/s/f lower wishbone bushes starting to split

rear no plate faded

Fail 12 Jan 2011 44,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front lower arm bushes in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,252 miles

front lower arm bushes in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,802 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,139 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,417 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,541 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 9,861 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush splitting out

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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P450 FMO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P450 FMO, 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 P450 FMO registered?

P450 FMO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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