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P451 NOY

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,992 mi
Last recorded137,992 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 NOY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 137,992 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Corrosion nearside rear outer sill, not considered excessive

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber damping feels weak when car is driven

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 137,992 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Corrosion nearside rear outer sill, not considered excessive

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber damping feels weak when car is driven

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

Offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 134,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear outer sill slightly deformed

Offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 134,833 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear outer sill slightly deformed

Offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 131,290 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

drivers seat runners slightly stiff

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 131,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

drivers seat runners slightly stiff

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 127,998 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 123,736 miles

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

airbag warning light flashing

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2013 123,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

airbag warning light flashing

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2012 118,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag warning light flashing

slight lump offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2012 118,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag warning light flashing

slight lump offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2011 112,084 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

airbag warning light flashing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2011 112,084 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

airbag warning light flashing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2010 173,364 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 173,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 163,895 miles

Front tyres are worn at inner edge,

Fail 3 Mar 2009 163,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres are worn at inner edge,

Pass 25 Jun 2008 145,996 miles

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Offside front tyre is worn at edges.

Rear tyres are close to limits of weqar.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 139,733 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 139,697 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 NOY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P451 NOY, 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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P451 NOY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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