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A3 RDU

1999 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,083 mi
Last recorded79,083 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Mondeo99,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RDU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,083 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 78,767 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 78,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 74,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2005 68,629 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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A3 RDU is a 1999 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 99,130 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 A3 RDU, 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 27 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 RDU registered?

A3 RDU is a 1999 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is A3 RDU safe to buy?

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