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R101 DVX

1998 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,617 mi
Last recorded98,617 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 DVX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 98,617 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 97,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 96,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,740 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,220 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,825 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,100 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,644 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,518 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,088 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,183 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,512 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 51,960 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 43,375 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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R101 DVX is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R101 DVX, 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

How do I check the history of R101 DVX?

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What year was R101 DVX registered?

R101 DVX is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R101 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 DVX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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