MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,639 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.....
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.....
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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