MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES / LINKAGES ALL BECOMING SLIGHTLY WORN / PERISHED
BATTERY INSECURE
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS / BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT / UNBOND / NO EXCESS MOVEMENT
NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON EDGE OF TREAD 185 / 65 / 14 H
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE KERB DAMAGED ON SIDE WALL / SMALL CUTS / TYRE PERISHED 185 / 65 / 14 H
SLIGHT SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT ON HAND BRAKE LEVER / ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
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P478 NVV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P478 NVV, 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 P478 NVV registered?
P478 NVV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.
Is P478 NVV safe to buy?
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