MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 nails in nearside rear tyre
exhaust heat shield loose
front brake discs lipped
nail in offside front tyre
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover seperated
rear no plate deteriorating
signs of oil engine area
slight front and rear brake judder
slight play offside track rod [steering rack].
whirring sound engine area
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FVL 144M is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FVL 144M, 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 FVL 144M registered?
FVL 144M is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is FVL 144M safe to buy?
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