CarVerify

Free Car Check

P465 TEW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,709 mi
Last recorded92,709 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
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

RegistrationP465 TEW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 92,709 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrsion on floor pan but not excessive

split in nearside rear tyre but no cords exsposed and not greater than 25mm

Fail 27 Apr 2013 92,644 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrsion on floor pan but not excessive

split in nearside rear tyre but no cords exsposed and not greater than 25mm

Pass 14 Apr 2012 88,586 miles

Damage to rear bumper, has tape over it at time of test

Fuel filter rusty

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight splits in offside and nearside wiper blade rubbers

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corosion starting to form within the offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion forming within the nearside rear door step sill

corrosion forming within the offside and nearside floorpan

corrosion forming within the offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches

nearside rear abs wire mounting bracket loose but not fouling on any part at the time of the test

powersteering pump noisey

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,476 miles

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion starting to form within the nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

corrosion starting to form within the offside and nearside outer sills

minor damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

nearside front tyre worn slightly unevenly

nearside rear of bumper covered with tape no sharp edges at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

corrosion starting to form within the nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

corrosion starting to form within the offside and nearside outer sills

minor damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

nearside front tyre worn slightly unevenly

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

nearside rear of bumper covered with tape no sharp edges at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion starting to form within the nearside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion starting to form within the offside and nearside floorpan

nearside front tyre slightly worn unevenly

rear bumper repaired with tape no sharp edges at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 1 Apr 2009 74,800 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion starting to form within the nearside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion starting to form within the offside and nearside floorpan

nearside front tyre slightly worn unevenly

offside rear abs warning lamp insecure

rear bumper repaired with tape no sharp edges at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 6 May 2008 70,126 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting to form within both rear inner wheel arches

knocking noise from the nearside rear when driven no sign of any damage or play at the time of the test.

offside rear abs wire mounting insecure

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 6 May 2008 70,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting to form within both rear inner wheel arches

offside rear abs wire mounting insecure

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,193 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,630 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 57,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

P465 TEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P465 TEW, 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 P465 TEW?

You can check the full history of P465 TEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P465 TEW registered?

P465 TEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P465 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P465 TEW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P465 TEW 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 P465 TEW. 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.