MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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handbrake travel high.
o/s/f caliper spring clip missing
o/s/f coil spring corroded.
pin hole in o/s/f cv boot
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
handbrake travel high.
o/s/f caliper spring clip missing
o/s/f coil spring corroded.
pin hole in o/s/f cv boot
Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cracks apparent on offside front tyre tread, no cords exposed.
dent in fuel tank heatshield.(plastic tank)
wear becoming apparent on offside front tyre inner edge.
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 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P179 OLF, 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 OLF registered?
P179 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 April 1997.
Is P179 OLF safe to buy?
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