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R104 DYG

1998 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,054 mi
Last recorded126,054 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 DYG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 126,054 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 126,801 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 122,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2006 114,686 miles

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

engine bay covered underneath

interior mirror missing

Fail 18 Feb 2006 114,684 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

a.c belt snapped anjd tangeld around offfside driveshaft.

centre rear view mirror missing

engine bay covered by a shield from the bottom.

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 DYG is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Green 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 DYG, 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 DYG registered?

R104 DYG is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R104 DYG safe to buy?

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