MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
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P473 TNG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc 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 P473 TNG, 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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P473 TNG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 June 1997.
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