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P451 PAR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,068 mi
Last recorded110,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 PAR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 110,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside worn tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 26 Jul 2011 110,050 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside worn tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 105,162 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 105,161 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 101,004 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 101,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 97,148 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 92,490 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 92,490 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 86,347 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 86,337 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside 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 PAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PAR, 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 PAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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