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A2 ABT

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,780 mi
Last recorded138,780 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 ABT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 138,780 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 138,780 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,596 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,048 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,417 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

n/s/f lower arm bush tearing slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2006 55,164 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 49,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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A2 ABT is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 104,406 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 A2 ABT, 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 28 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 ABT registered?

A2 ABT is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is A2 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 ABT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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