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P378 BAP

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,455 mi
Last recorded111,455 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 BAP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 111,455 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2020 109,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2020 109,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 102,780 miles

Front Both brake discs corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 102,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both brake discs corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,602 miles

Front Both brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 100,576 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Both brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 97,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 97,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 90,461 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,033 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 89,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front road spring slightly corroded.

outer sills rusty.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front road spring slightly corroded.

outer sills rusty.

screw stuck in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight corrosion on offside and nearside sills

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills are rusty.

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

slight corrosion n/s rear outer sill.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,152 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 76,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 72,187 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre silencer.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 63,909 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear bumper slightly insecure.

slight play in steering rack.

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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P378 BAP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P378 BAP, 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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P378 BAP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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