MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
suspect front brake pads low
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
suspect front brake pads low
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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P396 BDG 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 P396 BDG, 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 P396 BDG registered?
P396 BDG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P396 BDG safe to buy?
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