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R103 VSL

1998 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,574 mi
Last recorded153,574 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 VSL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2011 153,574 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2011 153,574 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2010 149,894 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2009 147,847 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 27 Apr 2009 147,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2008 145,203 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to sills

Pass 20 Apr 2007 141,726 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 138,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper damage

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 VSL is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

R103 VSL is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R103 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 VSL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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