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R103 GTW

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,863 mi
Last recorded57,863 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 GTW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,371 miles

engine oil low

wheel trims fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2009 50,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil low

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,680 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,778 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,321 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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R103 GTW is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GTW, 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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How do I check the history of R103 GTW?

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What year was R103 GTW registered?

R103 GTW is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R103 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 GTW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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