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P45 VEE

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,579 mi
Last recorded103,579 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 VEE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 103,579 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 101,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,669 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 88,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread

all brake pipes have small amount of light corrosion on them

windscreen has light scratching to zone b

Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres close to wear limit.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,585 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 63,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,141 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 62,145 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre Lower Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,016 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pad wear light on suspect rear pads

Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,675 miles

Brake pad warning and service light on

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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P45 VEE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P45 VEE, 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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P45 VEE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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