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B14 BLA

1998 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,301 mi
Last recorded148,301 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 BLA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 148,301 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 148,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 144,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 144,210 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 140,379 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 140,379 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 137,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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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B14 BLA is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B14 BLA, 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 B14 BLA registered?

B14 BLA is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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