MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag lamp illuminated.n/s/f headlamp beam slightly low.rear silencer corroded.o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag lamp illuminated.n/s/f headlamp beam slightly low.rear silencer corroded.o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
n/s/f headlamp aim low just in specifications.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/f tyre signs of wear on outer edge.split in rear bumper.n/s + o/s front lower control arm bushes deteriated.
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/f head lamp beam on lower limit.
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
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P142 VFU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P142 VFU, 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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P142 VFU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 July 1997.
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