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P456 ONH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,087 mi
Last recorded132,087 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 ONH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2008 132,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light is on

fuel lines corroded under car

handbrake light is on

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

offside front anti roll bar link arm has slight play

in my oppinion this vehicl is dangerouse to drive due to brake pipes and suspention and steering defects advised customer not to drive

Pass 24 Feb 2007 126,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 119,147 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 118,703 miles

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

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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P456 ONH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P456 ONH, 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 P456 ONH registered?

P456 ONH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P456 ONH safe to buy?

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