MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,772 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
engine tends to overheat
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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P331 VUY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P331 VUY, 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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P331 VUY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.
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