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P498 MLB

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,703 mi
Last recorded155,703 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 MLB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 155,703 miles

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

corrosion in n/s outer sill area.

corrosion in rear exhaust system.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 155,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion in n/s outer sill area.

corrosion in rear exhaust system.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 146,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 144,161 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)

front discs corroded

n/s/r outer sill corrroded

rear tyres perished

wipers smeary

Fail 3 Sep 2009 144,154 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs corroded

n/s/r outer sill corrroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Aug 2007 143,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 143,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

chip in screen

Pass 25 Jul 2006 134,571 miles

n/s/r step sill corroded †n/s outer sill corroded

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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P498 MLB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P498 MLB, 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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P498 MLB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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