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P278 BUG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,999 mi
Last recorded135,999 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 BUG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2010 135,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 135,999 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 133,520 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 133,520 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 131,249 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 126,355 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 120,531 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 113,635 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 113,635 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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P278 BUG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P278 BUG, 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 P278 BUG registered?

P278 BUG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P278 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 BUG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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