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R103 DOB

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,108 mi
Last recorded135,108 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 DOB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 135,108 miles

Damage to nearside rear bumber, no sharp edges.

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arms FRONT bushes delaminated/split, not resulting in excesive movement.

Nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded, but not holed.

Nearside rear suspension arm slightly bent.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside shoulder an d getting close to maximum limit of wear.

Offside centre outer sill corroded, but not holed.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 121,506 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 121,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R103 DOB is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R103 DOB, 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 R103 DOB registered?

R103 DOB is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R103 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 DOB shows 3 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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