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P178 JPU

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,394 mi
Last recorded177,394 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 JPU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 177,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s o/s front brake discs deteriorated

o/s rear light damage

Fail 7 Feb 2012 177,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s rear light damage

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s o/s front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 166,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 156,288 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 145,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Feb 2008 135,665 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 125,093 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 115,847 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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P178 JPU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P178 JPU, 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 P178 JPU registered?

P178 JPU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P178 JPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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