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L6 LHJ

1998 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,041 mi
Last recorded114,041 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 114,041 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 114,041 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

accident damege reapir jobs

excessisv corroded outer inner sills, x member, wheel archs, floors, chassis, inner wings, all b rake pipes, body wroks,

front number cracks

Pass 11 Jan 2007 102,123 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 102,121 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 92,327 miles

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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L6 LHJ is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L6 LHJ, 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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L6 LHJ is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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