MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,447 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage front/rear bumper
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage front/rear bumper
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r tyre slight cracking in side wall
slight damage rear bumper n/s
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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P148 HLS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P148 HLS, 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 HLS registered?
P148 HLS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 July 1997.
Is P148 HLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P148 HLS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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