MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,481 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
205/55VR15
Coolant leak
NEEDS A 4-WAY ALIGNMENT
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
205/55VR15
Coolant leak
DIESEL SYSTEM CLEANER WAS ADDED BEFORE DISESL EMISSION TEST WAS CARRIED OUT.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
NEEDS A 4-WAY ALIGNMENT
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1.0 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL WAS ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM
SERVICE SPANNER LAMP ON
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1.0 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL WAS ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM
205/55VR16
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
SERVICE SPANNER LAMP ON
DIESEL SYSTEM CLEANER ADDED
WATER LEAKING FROM RADIATOR
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
DIESEL SYSTEM CLEANER ADDED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
WATER LEAKING FROM RADIATOR
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 UGK, 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 UGK registered?
P148 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 February 1997.
Is P148 UGK safe to buy?
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