MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake imbalance almost exceeded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Wear in drivers seat frame and runners .
oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Wear in drivers seat frame and runners .
oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
bumper insecure
exhaust front pipe has been repared
oil leak
rear cross member rusty
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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P471 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple 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 P471 UVL, 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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P471 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 January 1997.
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