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P174 JSW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

3,607 mi
Last recorded3,607 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 JSW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 3,607 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 3,379 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 3,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 3,318 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 3,250 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 3,222 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Jan 2020 3,192 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 3,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner cv boot outer clip slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside inner cv boot outer clip slightly insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2019 3,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner cv boot outer clip slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside inner cv boot outer clip slightly insecure

one washer jet working

Pass 25 Jan 2018 3,078 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 3,021 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 2,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 2,946 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 2,916 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 2,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 2,170 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 2,164 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 1,067 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 1,056 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 458 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,346 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,636 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 50,500 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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P174 JSW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P174 JSW, 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 P174 JSW registered?

P174 JSW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P174 JSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 JSW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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