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DLZ 4510

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,134 mi
Last recorded181,134 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 4510
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 181,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 173,910 miles

vehicle has advanced corrosion to chassis

Fail 17 Jan 2014 173,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

vehicle has advanced corrosion to chassis

Pass 17 Jan 2013 166,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 166,526 miles

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 158,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 158,891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 149,556 miles

all discs rusty

rear exhaust clamp rubing petrol tank

Fail 5 Jan 2011 149,343 miles

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

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

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

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

all discs rusty

rear exhaust clamp rubing petrol tank

Pass 15 Jan 2010 141,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 135,628 miles

ns/front inner anti roll bar bush very slight play

rear disks corroding

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2007 122,675 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 122,675 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 110,666 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 110,666 miles

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

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

Front and rear no plates perishing

N/S & O/s front metal brake pipes light corrosion

N/S & o/S front metal brake pipes light corrosion

O/S/R tyre wearing towarsd inner edge and soon

Rear discs light corosion and wear

Steering rack slight wear

Pass 25 Nov 2005 97,942 miles

Metal brake pipes light corrosion

Rear discs very light corrosion

Steering rack slight wear

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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DLZ 4510 is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DLZ 4510, 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 DLZ 4510 registered?

DLZ 4510 is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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