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B7 BGE

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,885 mi
Last recorded74,885 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 BGE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,885 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 72,766 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

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

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm of tread on edges (205/50/16)

Offside Front Tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Link bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats folded down (Belts not tested)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,751 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on outer edge (225/40/18)

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2014 66,735 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/s/r ABS wiring loose

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r ABS wiring loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on outer edge (225/40/18)

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear seatbelts not checked (seats down)

Pass 17 May 2008 62,312 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 56,779 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,874 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 50,874 miles

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

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

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

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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B7 BGE is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B7 BGE, 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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B7 BGE is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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