MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front bumper damaged
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front reg plate slightly damaged
o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar links top bush slightly worn
o/s rear metal brake pipe (over tank )is showing signs of corrosion
front reg plate slightly damaged
o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar links top bush slightly worn
o/s rear metal brake pipe (over tank )is showing signs of corrosion
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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P397 MVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P397 MVW, 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 P397 MVW registered?
P397 MVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 February 1997.
Is P397 MVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P397 MVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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