1996 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · P481 MMJ
1996 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 98,207 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/06/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1796cc
P481 MMJ Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2008
- 98,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P481 MMJ Mileage History
- 15/09/200576,529 mi
- 16/09/200576,529 mi
- 19/09/200684,004 mi+7,475 mi
- 19/09/200684,004 mi
- 04/09/200791,689 mi+7,685 mi
- 15/09/200898,207 mi+6,518 mi
Average of roughly 7,225 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P481 MMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Mondeo (P481 MMJ) between September 2005 and September 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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