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P376 NLF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,366 mi
Last recorded158,366 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 NLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 158,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 158,364 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 154,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 154,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings flooor marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 151,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 151,348 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 145,990 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 145,990 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 140,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside front fog lamp inoperative

offside front, offside rear, nearside rear bumper endcaps damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2013 140,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside front fog lamp inoperative

offside front, offside rear, nearside rear bumper endcaps damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2012 134,244 miles

corners of bumpers damaged but no sharp edges

front brake discs worn

front number plate discolouring

middle and rear exhaust pieces heavily corroded

offside front fog lamp inoperative

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 18 Sep 2012 134,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corners of bumpers damaged but no sharp edges

front brake discs worn

front number plate discolouring

middle and rear exhaust pieces heavily corroded

offside front fog lamp inoperative

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 22 Sep 2011 126,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear bumpers damaged & repaired with no sharp edges

Fail 21 Sep 2011 126,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear bumpers damaged & repaired with no sharp edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 118,697 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 118,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 108,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both bumpers taped up.

both reg plates deteriorated.

exhaust centre and rear boxes outer casings corroded.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's.

oil leak and dampness area of power steering pipes.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 108,400 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both reg plates deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both bumpers taped up.

exhaust centre and rear boxes outer casings corroded.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's.

oil leak and dampness area of power steering pipes.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 98,149 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's.

front bumper has been taped up at offside.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 98,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's.

front bumper has been taped up at offside.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 83,954 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 83,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 72,885 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 72,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P376 NLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P376 NLF, 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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P376 NLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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