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P380 RNG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,113 mi
Last recorded50,113 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 RNG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 50,113 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished - made in 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides corroded . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Repairs underside undersealed .

Fail 6 Feb 2026 50,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Foot well corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end to inner sill corroded and holed and small area of non welded repair . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished - made in 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides corroded . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Repairs underside undersealed .

Pass 3 May 2019 50,021 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,871 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 49,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,166 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,152 miles

brake load valve lever stiff

front to rear brake pipe has corrosion (near fuel tank)

nearside bottom ball joint slight play

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint slightly worn

Pass 17 Aug 2013 41,078 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 38,037 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 13 Aug 2011 34,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 32,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 30,065 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper split

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,323 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 24,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,466 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P380 RNG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P380 RNG, 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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P380 RNG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P380 RNG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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