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L16 AEM

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,587 mi
Last recorded120,587 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 AEM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 120,587 miles

front brake discs worn thin

o/s+ n/s sill panels need welding soon

o/s/f bottom arm inner front bush perished

o/s/r strut damp

Pass 12 May 2009 110,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 110,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 100,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 91,958 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 81,953 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 81,953 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

vac hose split from inj pump

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

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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L16 AEM is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L16 AEM, 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 L16 AEM registered?

L16 AEM is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L16 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 AEM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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