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P459 MJW

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

258,199 mi
Last recorded258,199 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 MJW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 258,199 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front brake pipes rusty

front sub frame rusty

power pipes rusty

power pump weeping

rear brake arches rusty

rear brake pipe rusty above subframe.

slight noises from o/s/r bearing

starter fault

Fail 13 Sep 2011 258,199 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front brake pipes rusty

front sub frame rusty

power pipes rusty

power pump weeping

rear brake arches rusty

rear brake pipe rusty above subframe.

slight noises from o/s/r bearing

starter fault

Pass 15 Sep 2010 242,981 miles

CORROSION THROUGHUT VEHICLE INCLUDING COMPONENTS

dodgy starter

front tyres worn and nsr

handbrake travel

oil leaks

wipers

Fail 14 Sep 2010 242,981 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

CORROSION THROUGHUT VEHICLE INCLUDING COMPONENTS

dodgy starter

front tyres worn and nsr

handbrake travel

oil leaks

wipers

Pass 21 Oct 2009 238,084 miles

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

Oil leak

power pipe rusty

rusty through out

slight power steering leak

starter motor faulty

water pipe rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2009 238,084 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rusty through out

slight power steering leak

water pipe rusty

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

Oil leak

power pipe rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2009 229,727 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

exhaust corrosion

oil leaks around engine

rear number plate deterioration

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2009 229,727 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion throughout vehicle

exhaust corrosion

oil leaks around engine

rear number plate deterioration

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2008 215,764 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 215,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play rear drop arms

wear osf tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2007 196,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OSF SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH POOR CONDITION

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

ROLL BAR BUSHES INNER FRONT AND REAR SLIGHT PLAY †

Pass 3 Feb 2007 196,046 miles

OSF SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH POOR CONDITION

ROLL BAR BUSHES INNER FRONT AND REAR SLIGHT PLAY †

Pass 14 Feb 2006 178,460 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 178,460 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P459 MJW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P459 MJW, 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 MJW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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