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P148 UGK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,481 mi
Last recorded148,481 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 148,481 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 148,481 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 141,761 miles

1.0 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL WAS ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM

SERVICE SPANNER LAMP ON

Fail 1 Dec 2012 141,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 138,405 miles

DIESEL SYSTEM CLEANER ADDED

WATER LEAKING FROM RADIATOR

Fail 2 Dec 2011 138,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 134,691 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 131,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 123,701 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 123,701 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2007 112,879 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 111,875 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 111,875 miles

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.

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 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.

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