MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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interior rear view mirror missing.
offside outer rear seat has child seat fitted, unable to carry out full inspection of adult seatbelt.
wheel fixing nuts of incorrect type for wheels.
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both child seats in outer rear seats look to be fitted incorrectly, advise getting them checked for correct fitment.
both outer rear seats have child seats fitted, unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belts.
interior rear view mirror missing.
wheel fixing nuts of incorrect type for wheels.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 LBD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P148 LBD, 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 LBD registered?
P148 LBD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 January 1997.
Is P148 LBD safe to buy?
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