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K70 TJT

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,878 mi
Last recorded106,878 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 TJT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 106,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 106,246 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 106,238 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor next to chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 106,232 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,512 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 105,453 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 104,807 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 104,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 103,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 100,420 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 94,190 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,716 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 88,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,532 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,164 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,580 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 73,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 67,075 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,777 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 56,776 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K70 TJT is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K70 TJT, 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 K70 TJT registered?

K70 TJT is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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