MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,rear surspension,rear subframe,rear floor,o/s/r step sill
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,rear surspension,rear subframe,rear floor,o/s/r step sill
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
surface corrosion both outer sills
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
surface corrosion both outer sills
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
surface corrosion both outer sills
both headlights on minimum settings
chip in windscreen zone B
nearside front anti roll bar link bar joints worn
rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
slight water damage to front and rear number plates
unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding
7 rfrs issued at time of test
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P470 OVR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P470 OVR, 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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P470 OVR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 June 1997.
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