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P387 UHT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,611 mi
Last recorded149,611 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 UHT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 149,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Service brake application becoming uneven

Pass 23 Jan 2017 148,150 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 148,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 142,544 miles

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

Nearside registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 142,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 135,923 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 135,922 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 130,606 miles

Offside front seat becoming insecure.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 125,868 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 125,867 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 122,115 miles

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

Drivers seat becoming insecure? Suggest further inspection.

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

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

Rear service brakes becoming uneven.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 120,401 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 120,392 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 117,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 117,850 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 114,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 114,880 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 112,733 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 112,731 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 110,943 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 110,929 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Air bag warning lamp on.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 107,446 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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P387 UHT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P387 UHT, 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 P387 UHT registered?

P387 UHT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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