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K438 GKS

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,215 mi
Last recorded118,215 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 GKS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 118,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Pass 22 May 2007 114,341 miles

front cross member corroded

rear cross member corroded

vehicle chassis weakened by corrosion

Fail 16 May 2007 114,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front cross member corroded

rear cross member corroded

vehicle chassis weakened by corrosion

Pass 13 May 2006 110,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside sill corroded

rear cross member corroded

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Fail 9 May 2006 110,422 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member corroded

metal radiator pipe corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside silll corroded

rear cross member corroded

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

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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K438 GKS is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K438 GKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K438 GKS registered?

K438 GKS is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is K438 GKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K438 GKS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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