CarVerify

Free Car Check

P458 FTF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,674 mi
Last recorded92,674 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 FTF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 92,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,443 miles

sign of fuel leak from tank.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 80,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sign of fuel leak from tank.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,406 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 72,373 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside headlamp adjuster insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2008 64,988 miles

Oil leak

advanced exhaust blow from centre section

advanced unbonding to n/s lower suspnsion arm inner rear bush

advanced wear in rear anti roll bar drop links

exhaust corroded

o/s lower arm inner rear bush age cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2008 64,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

advanced exhaust blow from centre section

advanced unbonding to n/s lower suspnsion arm inner rear bush

advanced wear in rear anti roll bar drop links

exhaust corroded

o/s lower arm inner rear bush age cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2007 52,050 miles

see last adcice sheet test no.963913347252

Fail 31 Aug 2007 52,050 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

age cracking on all suspension arms

cuts to n/s/r tyre

dampness around steering rack

engine undertray loose

slight damage to n/s/r outer sill

staining around fuel tank.no leaks visible

Pass 2 Sep 2006 47,870 miles

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

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

No Advisory Selected - Update Done By Database Script

Pass 2 Sep 2005 35,924 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 35,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres close to 1.6 mm. 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
Full Ford Mondeo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P458 FTF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 P458 FTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P458 FTF?

You can check the full history of P458 FTF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P458 FTF registered?

P458 FTF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P458 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P458 FTF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P458 FTF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P458 FTF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.