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P496 PJN

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,646 mi
Last recorded105,646 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 PJN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,646 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light is on

both front link bars have slight play at ball joints

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 105,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light is on

both front link bars have slight play at ball joints

Pass 1 Mar 2012 104,093 miles

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

front brake discs badly corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside front wishbone front bush deteriorated

offside front wishbone front bush starting to deteriorate

unable to see condition of front to rear brake pipes next to fuel tank

Fail 1 Mar 2012 104,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs badly corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside front wishbone front bush deteriorated

offside front wishbone front bush starting to deteriorate

unable to see condition of front to rear brake pipes next to fuel tank

Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Fail 28 Feb 2011 100,064 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,339 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 96,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 91,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 88,546 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 84,524 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 84,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded & slight blow,washers poor,airbag light on,front discs poor

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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P496 PJN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P496 PJN, 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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P496 PJN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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