MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Front bumper has slight damage
Nearside rear indicator light has slight damage
Battery insecure
Front bumper has slight damage
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside rear indicator light has slight damage
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Airbag light on
Engine has a slight oil leak
Heat sheild insecure
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Airbag light on
Engine has a slight oil leak
Heat sheild insecure
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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P491 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P491 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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What year was P491 UVL registered?
P491 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 January 1997.
Is P491 UVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P491 UVL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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