MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,547 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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