R178EFU

FORD MONDEO

1998 · Red · Petrol · 1,597 cc

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Expires 08 Jul 2026 (95 days overdue)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Nov 2026 (21 days left)

Mileage

198,017 mi

At MOT on 10 Jun 2025

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About R178EFU

Registration R178EFU is a 1998 red FORD MONDEO with a 1,597cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 28 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The MOT for R178EFU expired on 08 July 2026, 95 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 November 2026, 21 days from today.

The vehicle has 29 MOT tests on record, including 20 passes and 9 failures, with 98 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 198,017 miles on 10 June 2025. The vehicle has covered an average of 5,650 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

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MOT History 29 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 686827497463
Expiry date: 08 Jul 2026
Mileage recorded: 198,017 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion on complete underside of vechicle but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 823572247110
Expiry date: 08 Jul 2025
Mileage recorded: 193,541 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion under entire vechicle but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 832736204456
Mileage recorded: 189,472 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MAJOR Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/ outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MOT test number: 172410940767
Expiry date: 08 Jul 2023
Mileage recorded: 185,828 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 668074969366
Mileage recorded: 181,136 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ADVISORY radiator leaking

MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch in three patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MAJOR Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MAJOR Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MAJOR Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MINOR Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MAJOR Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 416838114163
Mileage recorded: 177,491 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MAJOR Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MOT test number: 817130216452
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020
Mileage recorded: 173,343 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 599250843610
Mileage recorded: 173,343 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MAJOR Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MAJOR Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MOT test number: 215673549244
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2019
Mileage recorded: 168,481 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MOT test number: 722004851829
Mileage recorded: 168,481 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MOT test number: 275056016981
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018
Mileage recorded: 162,859 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

MOT test number: 745296144987
Mileage recorded: 162,848 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

MOT test number: 597175954114
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015
Mileage recorded: 143,527 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MOT test number: 537301644124
Mileage recorded: 143,076 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FAIL Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

USER ENTERED wiper blades worn

MOT test number: 537440652181
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013
Mileage recorded: 128,510 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

MOT test number: 585186242164
Mileage recorded: 128,504 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FAIL Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FAIL Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

DANGEROUS Dangerous Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

MOT test number: 681056149158
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2010
Mileage recorded: 104,805 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

MOT test number: 232400677472
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2008
Mileage recorded: 96,764 MI
Registration at time of test: R178EFU
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle specifications

Model: MONDEO
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 1,597 cc
First Registered: Jan 1998
First Used on Road: 27 Jan 1998
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issued: 24 May 2012
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 185/65R14

Wheel size 14" 15"

All four wheels 14" wheel

185/65R14 S 86

Fitted to front and rear

Width

185 mm

Tread width

Profile

65%

Sidewall

Wheel

14"

Rim

Speed S

112 mph

Max speed

Load 86

530 kg

Per tyre

All four wheels 15" wheel

195/60R15 S 88

Fitted to front and rear

Width

195 mm

Tread width

Profile

60%

Sidewall

Wheel

15"

Rim

Speed S

112 mph

Max speed

Load 88

560 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 26 Aug 2026 at 14:26.