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P452 BUD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 BUD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,547 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 98,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both front discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2010 84,352 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,352 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 69,352 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,885 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

rear registration plate discolouring

Fail 17 Nov 2008 60,885 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

engine undertray fitted

rear registration plate discolouring

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

diesel leak off pipes in poor condition

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge and outer sidewall perishing

rear registration plate starting to discolour

some minor upper bodywork damage

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

diesel leak off pipes in poor condition

engine undertray fitted and partially insecure

general light corrosion over rear suspension components

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

offside rear tyre perishing

offside rear wheel trim missing

paintwork damage to offside rear bumper corner

play in both steering rack ends, offside becoming quite bad

rear registration plate starting to discolour

Fail 21 Nov 2006 38,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres appear underinflated

diesel leak off pipes in poor condition

engine oil required topping up to conduct the test

engine undertray fitted and partially insecure

front engine lifting bracket mounting bolt loose

general light corrosion over rear suspension components

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

offside rear tyre perishing

offside rear wheel trim missing

paintwork damage to the offside rear bumper corner

play in both steering rack ends, offside becoming quite bad

rear registration plate starting to discolour

Pass 12 Dec 2005 27,957 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 27,957 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

195//60 R15 88H MICHELIN.

Drivers seat slightly insecure.

Engine under shield fitted.

Front + rear inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Front brake disc corroded.

Near side rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side rear tyre tread perished.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P452 BUD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P452 BUD, 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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P452 BUD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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