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P460 NLW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,843 mi
Last recorded67,843 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 NLW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 67,843 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch housing (brake pipe mounting) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer and both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 64,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer and both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,923 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 58,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear wiper damaged and replaced

Fail 5 Apr 2017 57,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

rear wiper damaged and replaced

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,814 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2016 52,813 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front flickering

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,120 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 47,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 46,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,508 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,018 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,612 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,680 miles

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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P460 NLW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P460 NLW, 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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P460 NLW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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