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A6 FJE

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,648 mi
Last recorded70,648 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 FJE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,648 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 70,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,828 miles

NSF Tyre sidewall worn

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 66,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF Tyre sidewall worn

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,943 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,470 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,937 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,030 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,745 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,609 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 47,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,530 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,666 miles

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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A6 FJE is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A6 FJE, 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 A6 FJE registered?

A6 FJE is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A6 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 FJE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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