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R103 JGX

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,955 mi
Last recorded217,955 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 JGX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 217,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 212,667 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 212,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 206,336 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 200,249 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 189,624 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 188,328 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

n/s front brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 172,461 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 154,458 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 153,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 145,951 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 145,914 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 139,927 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2007 139,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

DAMAGE to windscreen

Pass 13 May 2006 134,818 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 JGX is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JGX, 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 JGX registered?

R103 JGX is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R103 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 JGX shows 15 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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