MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,136 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion to sills.
corrosion to brake pipes.
cracking to offside rear tyre,outer sidewall.
damage to rear bumper.
front number plate deteriorated.
noise from rear brakes.
oil leaks.
travel on parking brake lever.
wiper blades starting to split.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to brake pipes.
corrosion to sills.
cracking to offside rear tyre,outer sidewall.
damage to rear bumper.
front number plate deteriorated.
noise from rear brakes.
oil leaks.
travel on parking brake lever.
wiper blades starting to split.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
corrosion to brake pipes.
noise from rear brakes.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
brake discs appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.
coolant level low.
noise from rear brakes.
play in nearside front ball joint.
slight engine missfire.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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P238 KOF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P238 KOF, 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 P238 KOF registered?
P238 KOF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 March 1997.
Is P238 KOF safe to buy?
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