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H851 TSH

1998 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,540 mi
Last recorded157,540 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH851 TSH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2011 157,540 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, POWER STEERING PIPES RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 26 Jan 2010 137,605 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 137,541 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 12,371 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 123,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 109,359 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 95,161 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 95,161 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 85,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 85,329 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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H851 TSH is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H851 TSH, 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 H851 TSH registered?

H851 TSH is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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