MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,655 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
front bumper damaged on both sides
front registration plate deteriorating
lower rear gearbox mount split
n/s/f bumper secured with hockey tape
n/s/f cv gaiter insecure and loosing grease
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/f bumper secured by hockey tape
n/s/f cv gaiter insecure and leaking grease
knocking from off side front when brakes are applied
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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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P185 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 P185 UVL, 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 P185 UVL registered?
P185 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 February 1997.
Is P185 UVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P185 UVL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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