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P451 CEL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,844 mi
Last recorded81,844 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 CEL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,844 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,649 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 79,585 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,529 miles

general corrosion to rear suspension component

Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,362 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,971 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,611 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,772 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,704 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,235 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,639 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,687 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 66,392 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,732 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 63,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

front bush of n/s/f lower wishbone split

long travel on foot & parking brakes

rear section of exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,458 miles

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

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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P451 CEL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P451 CEL, 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 P451 CEL registered?

P451 CEL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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