MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
BOOT FLOOR/ SPARE WHEEL WELL ROTTEN AND HOLED TOW BAR SECURITY?
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
BOOT FLOOR/ SPARE WHEEL WELL ROTTEN AND HOLED TOW BAR SECURITY?
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
number plates deteriating
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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P398 YUA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P398 YUA, 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 P398 YUA registered?
P398 YUA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 May 1997.
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