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P457 OEG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,662 mi
Last recorded42,662 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 OEG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 42,662 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 42,662 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 40,501 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,501 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 38,598 miles

offside and nearside rear brakes slightly binding on

slight blow from rear center exhaust section

Pass 18 May 2009 37,558 miles

offside front tyre cracking

nearside rear nbrake binding on slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,226 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,901 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 34,688 miles

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

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

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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P457 OEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P457 OEG, 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 P457 OEG registered?

P457 OEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P457 OEG safe to buy?

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