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J4 SGE

1998 Ford Mondeo

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,577 mi
Last recorded69,577 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 SGE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,577 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,733 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,890 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,532 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 62,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 61,183 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,183 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,745 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 59,745 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,880 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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J4 SGE is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J4 SGE, 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 J4 SGE registered?

J4 SGE is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is J4 SGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 SGE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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