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P494 DNT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

149,878 mi
Last recorded149,878 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 DNT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 149,878 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer catching body

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

sills have corrosion

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Fail 26 Mar 2011 149,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust silencer catching body

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

sills have corrosion

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 136,336 miles

all four wishbone bushes becoming unbonded and require attention soon

boot floor slightly corroded

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes require further securing soon

both rear anti roll wrap round bushes have slight play

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside centre floor slightly damaged and starting to split

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

rear bumper requires further securing soon

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Mar 2010 136,313 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all four wishbone bushes becoming unbonded and require attention soon

boot floor slightly corroded

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear anti roll wrap round bushes have slight play

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside centre floor slightly damaged and starting to split

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

rear bumper requires further securing soon

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Nov 2008 134,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 118,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 115,295 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 97,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 2 Mar 2006 97,498 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying 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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P494 DNT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P494 DNT, 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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What year was P494 DNT registered?

P494 DNT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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