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AHZ 4126

1996 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,169 mi
Last recorded166,169 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 4126
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 166,169 miles

outer sills corroded.

front to rear brake pipes corroded by fuel tank.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 166,169 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded by fuel tank.

outer sills corroded.

Pass 26 May 2012 161,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre close to limit outer edge

windscreen washers weak - reservoir leaking

Fail 15 Apr 2011 155,215 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear registration plate slightly deteriortaed

Pass 15 Apr 2011 155,215 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriortaed

Pass 22 Apr 2010 149,163 miles

both rear tyres perished

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2010 149,163 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 142,579 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 137,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 137,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 133,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 129,125 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 129,125 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AHZ 4126 is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 109,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHZ 4126, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHZ 4126 registered?

AHZ 4126 is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is AHZ 4126 safe to buy?

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