MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,803 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
blue smoke from exhaust when engine reved
engine ruff running
nearside headlamp beam image faint
oil leak offside front
nearside rear tyre on limit at time of test
offside rear and nearside front tyres close to limit
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear tyre on limit at time of test
offside rear and nearside front tyres close to limit
nearside front lower suspension arm front bush splitting
both front tyres worn down to an average of v2.5/3.0 mm †n/s/f lower suspension arm rearmost bush starting to crack
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F WISH BONE SLIGHT PLAY
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 UGF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 UGF, 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 UGF registered?
P281 UGF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 February 1997.
Is P281 UGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P281 UGF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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