1996 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · P381 EFL
1996 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 175,420 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P381 EFL Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2011
- 175,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P381 EFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Mondeo (P381 EFL) between January 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
P381 EFL Mileage History
- 05/01/200681,401 mi
- 04/01/200797,003 mi+15,602 mi
- 04/01/200797,003 mi
- 04/01/2008125,666 mi+28,663 mi
- 18/12/2008154,940 mi+29,274 mi
- 18/12/2008154,940 mi
- 25/01/2010165,052 mi+10,112 mi
- 29/01/2010165,062 mi+10 mi
- 04/02/2011175,420 mi+10,358 mi
- 04/02/2011175,420 mi
Average of roughly 18,502 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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