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M1 GBA

1998 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

239,598 mi
Last recorded239,598 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 GBA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 239,598 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both sides front brake disc,s wearing on inner edges

both sides front tyres wearing on outter edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 233,216 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 224,679 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 218,318 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 211,249 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 186,162 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 185,316 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 184,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 160,601 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 160,601 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 160,600 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M1 GBA is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M1 GBA, 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 M1 GBA registered?

M1 GBA is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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