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R103 LRF

1998 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,555 mi
Last recorded115,555 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 LRF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 115,555 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin breaking off

Front brake pipes starting to corrode under wheel arches

Front to rear brake pipes corroded by tank. Recommend replacement in near future

N/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 115,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box outer skin breaking off

Front brake pipes starting to corrode under wheel arches

Front to rear brake pipes corroded by tank. Recommend replacement in near future

N/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 99,753 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 83,723 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 83,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,707 miles

n/s front lower arm front bush starting to come unbonded.

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 69,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front lower arm front bush starting to come unbonded.

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,748 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 51,748 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s front lower arm front bush coming unbonded.

n/s rear anti roll bar link rod top bush come unbonded but no excessive movement in bush.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 34,396 miles

N/S FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH BECOMING UNBONDED

Fail 15 Dec 2005 34,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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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R103 LRF is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

R103 LRF is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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