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P378 YUA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,613 mi
Last recorded134,613 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 YUA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 134,613 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 134,613 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 130,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 122,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 122,668 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 113,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 113,465 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,775 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,274 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,310 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corossion forming to rear of outer sill/front of raer wheel arch area

rear exhaust silencer corodding at outer skin

Pass 1 May 2007 65,346 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 60,120 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 YUA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P378 YUA registered?

P378 YUA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P378 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 YUA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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