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P454 VHR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,849 mi
Last recorded132,849 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 VHR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2010 132,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside main beam low

Pass 30 Jun 2009 118,216 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 117,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level low

brake pipes accross rear showing signs of corrosion

oil leak at rear of engine

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Jun 2008 106,752 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 106,709 miles

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

auxilary belt cracking

both n/s tyres worn close to legal limit

n/s front tyre wearing on both edges

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak at rear of engine

rear antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

signs of corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2007 93,500 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 93,494 miles

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

coolant level low

front brake pads appear worn

n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak at rear of engine

rear wiper arm loose

slight blow on exhaust rear section

Pass 22 Jun 2006 82,561 miles

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorating

n/s front tyre worn on both edges and close to legal limit

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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P454 VHR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P454 VHR, 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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What year was P454 VHR registered?

P454 VHR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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