1998 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · S472 DAR
1998 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 130,902 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S472 DAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 130,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S472 DAR Mileage History
- 21/05/2024128,593 mi
- 30/06/2025130,450 mi+1,857 mi
- 30/06/2025130,450 mi
- 23/06/2026130,902 mi+452 mi
- 23/06/2026130,902 mi
Average of roughly 1,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S472 DAR 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 1998 Ford Mondeo (S472 DAR) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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