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J80 KLH

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,589 mi
Last recorded132,589 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 KLH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 132,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 132,589 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2009 124,426 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Fail 12 Jul 2009 124,426 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 118,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 118,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 112,543 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 112,543 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 102,778 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 102,778 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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J80 KLH is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red 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 J80 KLH, 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 J80 KLH registered?

J80 KLH is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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