MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leakage from engine
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Air bag light on
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leakage from engine
Oil leak
power steering fluid weeping at front
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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P179 ARN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P179 ARN, 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 P179 ARN registered?
P179 ARN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 April 1997.
Is P179 ARN safe to buy?
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