1998 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R508 FHK
1998 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 114,409 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2013.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R508 FHK Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2012
- 114,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R508 FHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Mondeo (R508 FHK) between May 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)”.
R508 FHK Mileage History
- 23/05/200678,104 mi
- 22/05/200784,387 mi+6,283 mi
- 27/05/200889,994 mi+5,607 mi
- 11/05/200996,065 mi+6,071 mi
- 11/05/200996,065 mi
- 25/05/2010101,581 mi+5,516 mi
- 25/05/2010101,581 mi
- 01/06/2011108,685 mi+7,104 mi
- 01/06/2011108,686 mi+1 mi
- 01/06/2012114,374 mi+5,688 mi
- 26/09/2012114,409 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 5,721 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Subframe Bush Deterioration and Axle WanderingModerate
The Quadralink independent rear suspension on the Mk1 and Mk2 Mondeo is supported by four large bonded rubber subframe mounting bushes. Over years of exposure to UK road grime, salt, and heavy dynamic loading, the rubber elements perish, split, and delaminate from their steel outer sleeves. This allows the entire rear subframe assembly to shift horizontally under lateral cornering loads, causing vague rear-axle wander, unpredictable instability over motorway expansion joints, and uneven rear tyre scrubbing.
- Water Pump Impeller Slippage (Plastic Impeller Separation)Serious
Early 2.5-litre Duratec V6 engines were fitted from the factory with water pumps featuring a molded plastic (phenolic) coolant impeller. Over thousands of heat cycles, the plastic hub becomes brittle and cracks, losing its press-fit grip on the rotating steel drive shaft. While the external belt pulley spins normally, the internal impeller slips and ceases to circulate coolant effectively at higher engine speeds, leading to sudden, severe cylinder head overheating and potential head gasket failure.
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