Ford Mondeo Ghia (1998)
1998 Ford Mondeo Ghia
CarHunch is tracking 504 1998 Ford Mondeo Ghia vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1998 Ford Mondeo Ghia is in serious trouble on the road: only 10% pass their MOT first time, versus the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions have a 0% pass rate across 500 vehicles tested. No dangerous defects were recorded, which is the only positive, but the near-total failure rate suggests these cars are either reaching end-of-life or suffering from systematic, expensive issues.
With an average mileage of 120,881 miles, these Mondeos have been heavily used, yet the absence of recorded failures and advisories in the data is puzzling—it likely means these vehicles are simply not passing their tests rather than having minor faults logged. If you're considering a 1998 Mondeo Ghia, treat it as a parts car or restoration project, not a daily driver, and factor in substantial welding, brake, and suspension work before it will legally return to the road.
We have 504 1998 Ford Mondeo Ghia 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
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%) | 500 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
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