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K397 YRD

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,729 mi
Last recorded143,729 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK397 YRD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 143,729 miles

both headlight beam images poor

exhaust rusty and in poor condition

front brake discs worn thin and pads look low

long handbrake travel

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split

o/s/f seatbelt slow to return

Pass 23 Jul 2009 138,851 miles

Oil leak

power steering pipes going rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2008 123,748 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 123,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

near side rear shock damp

Pass 24 Jul 2007 110,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 129,436 miles

Both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Nearside front indicator fading.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Offside outer constant velocity joint boot has a pin hole.

Rear brakes have increase decrease.

Steering rack damp.

Steering rack feed pipes damp.

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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K397 YRD is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K397 YRD, 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 K397 YRD registered?

K397 YRD is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K397 YRD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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