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H13 SSM

1998 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,704 mi
Last recorded149,704 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 SSM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 149,704 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 149,698 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Both rear shocks damp but function not impared at present.

Rear cross member/valance damaged & split but not considerde to be within prescribed areas or adversely effecting braking steering or suspension.

Slight blow on exhaust joint.

Slight pulse on N/S/R side light with indicator working.

Uneven braking,wear & corrossion on both front brake discs only just passable.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 145,584 miles

all 4 tyres at 1.6 mm

Pass 20 Jan 2006 135,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 135,375 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ornament removed from interior mirror as it obstructs drivers view

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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H13 SSM is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H13 SSM, 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 H13 SSM registered?

H13 SSM is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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