MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,417 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubber boot split.
nail in o/s/r tyre.
o/s wingmirror outer cover damaged.
o/s/f lower arm bush deteriating.
slight white light n/s/f indicator
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubber boot split.
nail in o/s/r tyre.
o/s wingmirror outer cover damaged.
o/s/f lower arm bush deteriating.
slight white light n/s/f indicator
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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P281 SBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P281 SBH, 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 P281 SBH registered?
P281 SBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 February 1997.
Is P281 SBH safe to buy?
The MOT history for P281 SBH shows 6 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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