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AKZ 3096

1998 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,994 mi
Last recorded108,994 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 3096
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 108,994 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 108,994 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 107,619 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil level low

offside lower outer body sill corroded / rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2011 107,619 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil level low

offside lower outer body sill corroded / rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,678 miles

damaged non-std number plates fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 104,395 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 104,395 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 102,454 miles

clutch operation very low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 102,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch operation very low

Pass 8 Feb 2007 97,041 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 97,041 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

park brake near max travel limit

Pass 18 Jan 2006 85,894 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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AKZ 3096 is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AKZ 3096, 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 AKZ 3096 registered?

AKZ 3096 is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AKZ 3096 safe to buy?

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