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MEXD491

1998 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,356 mi
Last recorded83,356 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEXD491
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 83,356 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight play in the n/s/f wheel

Pass 17 Nov 2006 80,334 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 80,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 76,816 miles

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

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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MEXD491 is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MEXD491, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEXD491 registered?

MEXD491 is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is MEXD491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEXD491 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MEXD491 have outstanding finance?

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