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A5 LGK

1998 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,613 mi
Last recorded80,613 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LGK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,613 miles

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

damage to front bumper

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2008 80,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

damage to front bumper

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2007 72,944 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 72,848 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 67,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2006 67,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A5 LGK is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A5 LGK, 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 A5 LGK registered?

A5 LGK is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is A5 LGK safe to buy?

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