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P378 FAN

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,826 mi
Last recorded166,826 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 FAN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 166,826 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both no. plates poor

damage to both bumpers

damage to osf wing/door

general corrosion to floor pan and chassis legs

nsf front wishbone bolt fitted incorrectly

slight damage to both sills and slight corrosion

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 May 2008 166,826 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both no. plates poor

damage to both bumpers

damage to osf wing/door

general corrosion to floor pan and chassis legs

nsf front wishbone bolt fitted incorrectly

slight damage to both sills and slight corrosion

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2007 156,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 152,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 143,131 miles

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 FAN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FAN, 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 FAN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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