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R104 CBU

1998 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,371 mi
Last recorded129,371 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 CBU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 129,371 miles

both front indicators starting to go white.

one high leval brake light bulb not working.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 129,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators starting to go white.

one high leval brake light bulb not working.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 119,261 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 119,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

belt perished †

diesel leak †

offside front disc slightly warped

rear tyres starting to crack

under shield fitted to the car

wheel trims fitted to the car

Pass 1 Nov 2005 103,879 miles

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

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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R104 CBU is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R104 CBU, 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 R104 CBU registered?

R104 CBU is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R104 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 CBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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