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P148 FMS

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,720 mi
Last recorded119,720 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 FMS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2010 119,720 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 113,814 miles

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

cover loose on steering wheel

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

offside rear outer sill corroded

tested under wet conditions

Pass 14 Nov 2008 106,388 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Nov 2007 100,268 miles

cover loose on steering wheel

front brake pads look low

nearside rear anti - roll bar link bush worn

nearside rear indicator faded

Pass 16 Nov 2006 93,612 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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P148 FMS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P148 FMS, 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 P148 FMS registered?

P148 FMS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P148 FMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 FMS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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