MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,629 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both lower arm bushes perished
front brake discs worn
metal brake pipe corroded along side fuel tank (unable to access to assess properly)
play nearside front drop link
play nearside rear drop link
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both lower arm bushes perished
front brake discs worn
metal brake pipe corroded along side fuel tank (unable to access to assess properly)
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
play nearside front drop link
play nearside rear drop link
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lower arm bushes deteriated
offside metal brake pipe corroded behind fuel tank
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lower arm bushes deteriated
offside metal brake pipe corroded behind fuel tank
play in rear anti roll bar bushes
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
play in rear anti roll bar bushes
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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P482 XFE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P482 XFE, 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 P482 XFE registered?
P482 XFE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 April 1997.
Is P482 XFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P482 XFE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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