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P278 YCD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,639 mi
Last recorded120,639 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 YCD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 120,639 miles

clutch take up high...

front bumper damaged,,,

front number plate damaged...

n/s & o/s/f lower arm bush bondings failing...

o/s/f brake pipe corroding....

rear shock absorbers corroded...

rear tyres different size to fronts...

wet test...

wipers smear.....

Fail 23 Feb 2011 120,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clutch take up high...

front bumper damaged,,,

front number plate damaged...

n/s & o/s/f lower arm bush bondings failing...

o/s/f brake pipe corroding....

rear shock absorbers corroded...

rear tyres different size to fronts...

wet test...

wipers smear.....

Pass 31 Mar 2010 109,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 102,502 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 102,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

FUEL STAINING ON TANK ?

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 86,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 86,958 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 85,794 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 79,639 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 79,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 YCD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

P278 YCD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P278 YCD safe to buy?

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