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M555 LJC

1998 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,863 mi
Last recorded125,863 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 LJC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 125,863 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 112,717 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 99,861 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 99,861 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 89,232 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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M555 LJC is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M555 LJC, 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 M555 LJC registered?

M555 LJC is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is M555 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 LJC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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