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P459 GCF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

107,781 mi
Last recorded107,781 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 GCF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2023 107,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to inner and outer sills

speedometer inop, aftermarket electronic speedometer device fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2022 107,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

speedometer inop, aftermarket electronic speedometer device fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to inner and outer sills

speedometer inop, aftermarket electronic speedometer device fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2021 107,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to inner and outer sills

speedometer inop, aftermarket electronic speedometer device fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2020 107,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

speedometer inop, aftermarket electronic speedometer device fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Dec 2019 107,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

speedometer inop, aftermarket electronic speedometer device fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,781 miles

Front split to wiper blades

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to outer sills

speedometer inop, aftermarket electronic speedometer device fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2019 107,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front split to wiper blades

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to outer sills

speedometer inop, aftermarket electronic speedometer device fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

speedometer inop , after market electronic speedometer fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2017 107,781 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

speedometer inop , after market electronic speedometer fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2016 107,781 miles

Offside Rear suspension arm rusted (borderline pass)

mot test carried out in wet conditions

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 11 Dec 2015 107,781 miles

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

drag on rear brakes

surface rust on brake pipes

under body surface rust

under body surface rust

Fail 10 Dec 2015 107,781 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

drag on rear brakes

surface rust on brake pipes

under body surface rust

under body surface rust

Pass 22 Dec 2014 107,781 miles

surface rust on brake pipes

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

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

front inner cv boots starting to leak

n/s/ & o/s/ outer sills & inner rusted

Fail 22 Dec 2014 107,778 miles

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

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

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

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

front inner cv boots starting to leak

n/s/ & o/s/ outer sills & inner rusted

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2013 107,781 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusty

front worn on inside edges

oil leak

suspension & steering part rusty

under body rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2013 107,781 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusty

front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

oil leak

suspension & steering part rusty

under body rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2012 107,781 miles

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

air bag light on

exhaust system rusted badly

front tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/f suspension arm rubber bushes sdtarting to tear out

oil leak

under body rusted

Fail 6 Dec 2012 107,781 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

air bag light on

exhaust system rusted badly

front tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/f suspension arm rubber bushes sdtarting to tear out

oil leak

under body rusted

Pass 16 Dec 2011 107,781 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front and rear coil springs corroded

slight bind at nearside rear wheel

steering and suspension parts corroded

unable to check for leaks underbody wet

Fail 16 Dec 2011 107,781 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

front and rear coil springs corroded

slight bind at nearside rear wheel

steering and suspension parts corroded

unable to check for leaks underbody wet

Pass 14 Dec 2010 107,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust systerm corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear suspension parts corroded eg shock absorbers coil springs ect

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 107,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust systerm corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear suspension parts corroded eg shock absorbers coil springs ect

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 107,781 miles

exhaust system rusted & slight blows

outer sills rusted

Fail 21 Dec 2009 107,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system rusted & slight blows

outer sills rusted

Pass 22 Dec 2008 107,781 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 107,761 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

N/s/f lower arm rear bush split.

O/s/f lower arm front bush split.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 107,760 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 105,260 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P459 GCF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P459 GCF, 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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P459 GCF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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