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P522 MOT

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,375 mi
Last recorded170,375 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 MOT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2011 170,375 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 161,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 152,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 152,224 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 144,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear off side wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2008 144,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear off side wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 130,570 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 130,123 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006 119,724 miles

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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P522 MOT is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 104,406 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 P522 MOT, 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 28 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P522 MOT is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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