MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corroded blisters o/s outer sill
front number plate damaged
rear silencer box outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate damaged
stone chips all over front screen
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate damaged
stone chips all over front screen
front brake disks worn
nearside rear lower arm bushes starting to pull away
rear antiroll bear links worn
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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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P261 MOP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P261 MOP, 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 P261 MOP registered?
P261 MOP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 May 1997.
Is P261 MOP safe to buy?
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