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J50 NRG

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,550 mi
Last recorded176,550 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 NRG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 176,550 miles

exhaust blow from front

front to rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank unable to fully inspect

nearside rear wheel arch corroded and sills

offside rear tyre on limit

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 13 May 2013 171,212 miles

clutch worn

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear door corroded

oil leaks

outer sills corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 May 2012 167,087 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

petrol tank has slight damage outer skin

Pass 12 May 2011 163,853 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear antil roll bar bushes worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 161,073 miles

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar links worn

Pass 12 May 2009 155,628 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 153,270 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 153,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2007 140,394 miles

n/s/f road spring corroded

some play in both rear drop links

some play in front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 2 Apr 2007 140,394 miles

some play in front antiroll bar bushes

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f road spring corroded

some play in both rear drop links

Pass 30 Mar 2006 126,200 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 126,200 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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J50 NRG is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J50 NRG, 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 J50 NRG registered?

J50 NRG is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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