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P278 TVS

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,951 mi
Last recorded118,951 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 TVS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 118,951 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 118,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 104,123 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 104,116 miles

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

aux drive belt poor

front discs look poor

most brake pipes corroding

nsf headlamp aim slightly poor

osf suspension lower arm front bush splitting

slight rear brake imbalance

two pipes have been disconnected from egr tube and exhaust is blowing from that point.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 98,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise fuel filter

Fail 22 Mar 2006 94,223 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2006 94,223 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 TVS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red 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 P278 TVS, 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 TVS registered?

P278 TVS is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P278 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 TVS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P278 TVS have outstanding finance?

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