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P378 KKO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,844 mi
Last recorded186,844 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 KKO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 186,844 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

NSF Tyre has slight cut in sidewall (not to cord).

NSF Tyre uneven wear nearing legal limit.

OSR Tyre uneven wear nearing legal limit.

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Steering rack slightly worn, knock from steering wheel felt when rocking steering wheel from right to left.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 186,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

NSF Tyre has slight cut in sidewall (not to cord).

NSF Tyre uneven wear nearing legal limit.

NSR + OSR Handbrake slight low effort .

OSR Tyre uneven wear nearing legal limit.

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Rear wiper blade missing.

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack slightly worn, knock from steering wheel felt when rocking steering wheel from right to left.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 172,550 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 172,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 161,785 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 KKO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P378 KKO, 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 P378 KKO registered?

P378 KKO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P378 KKO safe to buy?

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