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Ford Mondeo

White · Petrol · 1998 · 2,544 cc

S98 VAMMOT history

S98 VAM is a white petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 25 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,122 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 VAM was last recorded at 94,122 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2013: 76,921 miles, lower than 172,669 miles on 16 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,818 miles · 14 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
304 miles
Average per year
1,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,122 miles
  • 2018 – 93,818 miles
  • 2017 – 90,892 miles
  • 2016 – 87,943 miles
  • 2015 – 84,462 miles
  • 2014 – 80,557 miles
  • 2013 – 76,921 miles
  • 2012 – 172,669 miles
  • 2009 – 71,810 miles
  • 2008 – 70,512 miles
  • 2007 – 68,856 miles
  • 2006 – 65,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,122 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar bushes worn

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,122 miles (+304)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,122 miles
    Test number
    910542712692
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar bushes worn
  2. Pass93,818 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,818 miles
    Test number
    134700212879
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box(corroded) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail93,818 miles (+2,926)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,818 miles
    Test number
    839894439836
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box(corroded) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,892 miles (+2,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    668905628158
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box in 3 places (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
  5. Pass87,943 miles (+3,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,943 miles
    Test number
    153812105918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Pass84,462 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,462 miles
    Test number
    275628415251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,557 miles
    Test number
    877379914267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,557 miles (+3,636)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,557 miles
    Test number
    907499414203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass76,921 miles (-95,748)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,921 miles
    Test number
    315493433227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,669 miles (+100,859)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    172,669 miles
    Test number
    668719122211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,810 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,810 miles
    Test number
    841306689205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,512 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,512 miles
    Test number
    700084588253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,856 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    694092187262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,992 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    704843586287
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about S98 VAM

Does S98 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 VAM is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S98 VAM?
The MOT on S98 VAM is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S98 VAM done?
S98 VAM was recorded at 94,122 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 1,427 miles a year.
Has S98 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 VAM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on S98 VAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S98 VAM find?
S98 VAM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 6 more.

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