MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front shock absorbers very soft recmend renewal
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front shock absorbers very soft recmend renewal
front shock absorbers soft
fuel flap stuck
offside outer sill rusty
play at offside front antiroll bar link ball joint on legal limit
slight free play at steering wheel
windscreen chipped
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
front shock absorbers soft
fuel flap stuck
offside outer sill rusty
play at offside front antiroll bar link ball joint on legal limit
slight free play at steering wheel
windscreen chipped
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight wear and play in steering rack
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
front bumper damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
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P274 SAC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P274 SAC, 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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P274 SAC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.
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