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H18 PLB

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,105 mi
Last recorded119,105 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 PLB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2020 119,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,094 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 110,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,035 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Door handles slightly sticking but doors open and close securely

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,902 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Bushes on both sides of sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slightly streaking

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Bushes on both sides of sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slightly streaking

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,321 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 87,319 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,260 miles

nsf tyre outer edge wearing bold

osr h/brake not locking out

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,250 miles

Oil leak

front anti roll bar moves in bushes,reqs stops returning

osf indicator starting to show white

slight judder detected on front brakes rbt

Fail 13 Mar 2014 72,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front anti roll bar moves in bushes,reqs stops returning

had to road test to clear smoke

osf indicator starting to show white

slight judder detected on front brakes rbt

Fail 8 Mar 2013 65,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,447 miles

front windows quite heavyely tinted

Fail 7 Mar 2012 57,447 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front windows quite heavyely tinted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,363 miles

os & nsf windows dark tint

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,355 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,129 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,289 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,600 miles

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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H18 PLB is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H18 PLB, 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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H18 PLB is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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