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P451 NLF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,471 mi
Last recorded200,471 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 NLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 200,471 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 191,651 miles

drivers seat slight insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2010 183,672 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 183,672 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 175,699 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 175,696 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 169,109 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 161,890 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 161,888 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 155,555 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P451 NLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NLF, 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 NLF registered?

P451 NLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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