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J50 PTL

1998 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,781 mi
Last recorded186,781 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 PTL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 186,781 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 177,221 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 177,221 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 166,438 miles

nearside and offside front lower wishbones rear bushes perished: front bushes perished and starting to debond

nearside front tyre has abnormal wear on inner edge with no tread for first tread bar: replacement recommended

offside rear brake binding slightly

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2008 166,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

nearside and offside front lower wishbones rear bushes perished: front bushes perished and starting to debond

nearside front tyre has abnormal wear on inner edge with no tread for first tread bar: replacement recommended

offside rear brake binding slightly

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 151,581 miles

both lwr wishbone bushes slightly de-bonded

Pass 16 Nov 2007 145,018 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 145,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2007

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

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

Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 PTL is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J50 PTL, 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 PTL registered?

J50 PTL is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for J50 PTL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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