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B16 FNS

1998 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,119 mi
Last recorded84,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 FNS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 84,119 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front subframe bolt in the wrong way around

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks on outer edge

boot floor corroded

exhaust corroded

oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,979 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,911 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 82,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,255 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 81,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,812 miles

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

both front brake discs have corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,799 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a slight bulge on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,492 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 71,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front disc have surface corossion

nearside front tyre has deep cracks but showing ply

offside front tyre has deep cracks but showing ply

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,391 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cracking offf tread on outer edge

offside front tyre has light cracking off tread on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,209 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,452 miles

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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B16 FNS is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B16 FNS, 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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B16 FNS is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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