CarVerify

Free Car Check

K40 GAM

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,597 mi
Last recorded104,597 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 GAM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 104,597 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 104,135 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 104,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,092 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded at rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded at rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 102,554 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,410 miles

wiper blades wearing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 98,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

wiper blades wearing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,064 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 89,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,013 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,561 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 65,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 41,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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
Full Ford Mondeo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K40 GAM is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K40 GAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K40 GAM?

You can check the full history of K40 GAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K40 GAM registered?

K40 GAM is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is K40 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 GAM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K40 GAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K40 GAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.