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P178 LHE

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,128 mi
Last recorded207,128 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 LHE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 207,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2013 207,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2012 201,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 195,692 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 187,388 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

corrosion on exhaust centre section

corrosion on rear brake pipe ferruls

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge no visible tread

slight chips in screen

slight corrosion on steel brake pipes over rear subframe

Fail 15 Feb 2010 187,353 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

corrosion on exhaust centre section

corrosion on rear brake pipe ferruls

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge no visible tread

slight chips in screen

slight corrosion on steel brake pipes over rear subframe

Pass 25 Feb 2009 180,979 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust rear section slight blow at centre section before silencer

corrosion on front outer steel brake pipes

front brake discs worn

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

stone chip in screen

track control arm rubbers delaminating

Fail 23 Feb 2009 180,976 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust rear section slight blow at centre section before silencer

corrosion on front outer steel brake pipes

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx worn inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

stone chip in screen

track control arm rubbers delaminating

Pass 25 Feb 2008 174,252 miles

nearside rear door exterior handle sticks in open position.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

surface corrosion on offside and nearside front and rear brake pipes.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 173,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear door exterior handle sticks in open position.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

surface corrosion on offside and nearside front and rear brake pipes.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 167,292 miles

air bag warning lamp flashes.

corrosion on front and rear steel brake pipes.

corrosion on rear outer sills.

rear offside anti roll bar bushes worn

wipers noisey.

Fail 16 Jan 2006 160,625 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 160,625 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 160,502 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.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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P178 LHE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P178 LHE, 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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P178 LHE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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