1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · N416 BBW
1995 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 67,334 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N416 BBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 67,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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N416 BBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Ford Mondeo (N416 BBW) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
N416 BBW Mileage History
- 12/08/202367,033 mi
- 28/08/202467,199 mi+166 mi
- 04/09/202467,199 mi
- 27/08/202567,199 mi
- 01/09/202667,334 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 98 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Mondeo Mk1 / Mk2 (CDW27)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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