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K278 YBA

1993 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,643 mi
Last recorded81,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 YBA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,643 miles

Advise N/S/R Tyre is only just acceptable.

Advise both front headlamp aims are just acceptable.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 81,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise N/S/R Tyre is only just acceptable.

Advise both front headlamp aims are just acceptable.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,548 miles

Advise N/S/F Headlamp aim is only just acceptable.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 78,548 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise N/S/F Headlamp aim is only just acceptable.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,804 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 74,804 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,751 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 70,750 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise damage to both bumpers o.k. at this time

advise headlamp aim just acceptable

advise rear number plate faded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,074 miles

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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K278 YBA is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 112,344 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 K278 YBA, 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 33 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K278 YBA registered?

K278 YBA is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K278 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K278 YBA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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