MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Air bag light flashing
Corrosion to nearside outer sill [ almost through ]
Only just managed to pass emission test
Some perishing of front suspension rubber bushes.
Some underbody and component corrosion.
Some wear both front brake discs.
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheels buckled
engine missfire
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheels buckled
engine missfire
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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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P481 RAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P481 RAR, 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 P481 RAR registered?
P481 RAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 June 1997.
Is P481 RAR safe to buy?
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