MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,353 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
age cracking to all suspension bushes
both hub caps missing on nearside
coil springs corroded
corrosion to suspension
heavy oil leak
lower arm bushes age cracking
o/s/f seat has slight movement
rear anti roll bar links in poor condition
tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
age cracking to all suspension bushes
both hub caps missing on nearside
coil springs corroded
corrosion to suspension
heavy oil leak
lower arm bushes age cracking
o/s/f seat has slight movement
rear anti roll bar links in poor condition
tyres wearing on edges
advance movement in n/s/r anti roll bar link rubber needs attention
advance movement in o/s/f seat just passed at time of test needs attention
air bag light on dash
both front lower arm bushes age cracking
front and rear coil springs corroded
movement in n/s/f seat
o/s headlight light aim on lower limit
outer sills corroded
rear number plate water damaged
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
advance movement in n/s/r anti roll bar link rubber needs attention
advance movement in o/s/f seat just passed at time of test needs attention
air bag light on dash
both front lower arm bushes age cracking
front and rear coil springs corroded
movement in n/s/f seat
o/s headlight light aim on lower limit
outer sills corroded
rear number plate water damaged
stone chips in windscreen
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear light slight damage
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P381 HEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P381 HEW, 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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P381 HEW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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