1998 Ford Mondeo 2.5L Petrol · S738 ABW
1998 Ford Mondeo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 71,168 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S738 ABW Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2010
- 71,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S738 ABW Mileage History
- 22/09/200560,517 mi
- 03/10/200663,901 mi+3,384 mi
- 13/10/200663,901 mi
- 27/02/200867,003 mi+3,102 mi
- 28/02/200867,003 mi
- 25/02/200968,931 mi+1,928 mi
- 24/02/201071,168 mi+2,237 mi
Average of roughly 2,407 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
S738 ABW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Mondeo (S738 ABW) between September 2005 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2010 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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