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M70 FFC

1998 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,019 mi
Last recorded103,019 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 FFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 103,019 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 97,986 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 92,640 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 92,640 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,953 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 87,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 82,906 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 78,295 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 78,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 73,941 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside front tyre on 1.6mm ** STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT **

Fail 19 Jan 2006 68,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 68,961 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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M70 FFC is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M70 FFC, 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 M70 FFC registered?

M70 FFC is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is M70 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 FFC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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