MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,864 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wipers starting to smear
ns mirror glass cracked
ns sill corroded
os sill corroded
osf seat slight play seat runners
osf small crack corner of screen
osr wheel binding slightly
slight play both front anti roll bar bushes
under car corroded
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wipers starting to smear
ns mirror glass cracked
ns sill corroded
os sill corroded
osf seat slight play seat runners
osf small crack corner of screen
osr wheel binding slightly
slight play both front anti roll bar bushes
under car corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P178 SWK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?
P178 SWK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P178 SWK safe to buy?
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