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R108 EFC

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,268 mi
Last recorded130,268 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 EFC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 130,268 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 130,118 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Front bumper damaged.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 130,118 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Front bumper damaged.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 127,308 miles

Coolant pipes corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Front bumper damaged.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded.

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Underside corroded throughout.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 127,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Coolant pipes corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Front bumper damaged.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Underside corroded throughout.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 125,439 miles

Airbag warning lamp flashing.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight rear brake judder.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 125,439 miles

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

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

Airbag warning lamp flashing.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight rear brake judder.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 123,553 miles

All tyres wearing edges.

Both outer sills slightly corroded.

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

Minor body damage.

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 123,553 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres wearing edges.

Both outer sills slightly corroded.

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

Minor body damage.

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 114,603 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded alongside fuel tank.

Minor body damage.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Very slight exhaust blow from manifold area.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 114,603 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded alongside fuel tank.

Minor body damage.

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Very slight exhaust blow from manifold area.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 104,445 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded alongside fuel tank.

Minor body damage.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 104,445 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded alongside fuel tank.

Minor body damage.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 98,941 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 80,537 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R108 EFC is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R108 EFC, 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 R108 EFC registered?

R108 EFC is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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