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P452 HAL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

206,015 mi
Last recorded206,015 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 HAL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 206,015 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 206,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 207,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM ROTTEN

ROTTEN WHEEL ARCHS

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 190,969 miles

BOTH REAR ARCHES AND SILLS CORRODED, NOT EXCESSIVE

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED, NOT EXCESSIVE

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 190,960 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH REAR ARCHES AND SILLS CORRODED, NOT EXCESSIVE

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED, NOT EXCESSIVE

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 175,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 175,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 160,223 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 159,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 154,686 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 154,686 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 149,197 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 148,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 129,101 miles

nail in o/s/front tyre

Fail 23 May 2006 129,101 miles

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

nail in o/s/front tyre

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 HAL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 HAL, 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 HAL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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