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DW463JU

1998 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,674 mi
Last recorded149,674 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW463JU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 149,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

airbag light is on

corrosion to offside rear bumper valance below tow hook mounting.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 149,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

airbag light is on

corrosion to offside rear bumper valance below tow hook mounting.

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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DW463JU is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DW463JU, 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 DW463JU registered?

DW463JU is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is DW463JU safe to buy?

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