Ford Mondeo Ghia X (1998)
1998 Ford Mondeo Ghia X
CarHunch is tracking 276 1998 Ford Mondeo Ghia X vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1998 Mondeo Ghia X is a seriously unreliable proposition—only 50% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions show a 0% pass rate across 273 vehicles tested, suggesting systematic failures in this cohort. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent entirely and average failures per vehicle are negligible at 0.01, so when these cars do fail, it's rarely for safety-critical reasons.
At nearly 174,000 miles on average, these Mondeos are well-used but the minimal advisory count of 0.0 per vehicle suggests that when they do pass, they're passing on luck rather than good condition. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a Ford-specialist mechanic and budget for a full MOT history check—the 50% pass rate means you're buying blind unless you see consecutive pass certificates.
We have 276 1998 Ford Mondeo Ghia X vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Ford Mondeo Ghia X
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 273 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 75% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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