MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
both sills corroded
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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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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