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P178 XYG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,204 mi
Last recorded145,204 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 XYG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 145,204 miles

both rear w/arches show signs of repairs

o/s floor pan starting to corrode

vechicle shows signs of various underbody repairs

Pass 8 Oct 2013 144,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle has had lots of welding and repairs and is covered in underseal

Fail 8 Oct 2013 144,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

vehicle has had lots of welding and repairs and is covered in underseal

Pass 6 Oct 2012 144,048 miles

both inner sills starting to corrode

n/s/r floorpanstarting to rust

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2011 143,326 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 142,677 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 142,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 141,976 miles

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

assorted welding/repairs,unable to assess due to sealant etc

front/rear brake imbalance

front/rear brake pipes prior repair/poor fit,rears corrosion,front not visible due to belly pan

o/s/f+n/s/f lower wings holed/corroded,floor/sill seams corrosion

refer also prior fail/advise 312185499475

Fail 22 Oct 2009 141,958 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 141,453 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 141,453 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 141,013 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 140,378 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 140,372 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 138,063 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 XYG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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