MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES
BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX SLIGHTLY CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES
BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX SLIGHTLY CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front number plate slightly damaged
both front lower arms inner void bushes slightly perrished
nearside front tyre bald on outer edge of tyre
front number plate slightly damaged
both front lower arms inner void bushes slightly perrished
nearside front tyre bald on outer edge of tyre
Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
both front lower inner void bushes slightly perrished and play
offside front tyre bald on outer edge of tyre offside rear tyre bald on outer edge of tyre needs new tyres soon as possible
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R108 VLM is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R108 VLM, 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 VLM registered?
R108 VLM is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 March 1998.
Is R108 VLM safe to buy?
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