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478 UHU

2001 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

205,540 mi
Last recorded205,540 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Mondeo93,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 UHU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 205,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 205,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 200,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 196,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 191,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 187,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 183,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 179,133 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 173,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 166,402 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 158,542 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 148,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 139,165 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 130,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 120,405 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,643 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 97,685 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,644 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,666 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,565 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 43,610 miles

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)

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,610 miles

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

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

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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478 UHU is a 2001 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 93,472 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 478 UHU, 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 25 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 478 UHU registered?

478 UHU is a 2001 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is 478 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 478 UHU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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