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K470 GAO

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK470 GAO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust repaired

Fail 17 Apr 2012 80,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

nearside windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,442 miles

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

Small cut on N/S/R tyre.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,717 miles

N/S Wiper blade deteriorated.

Small cut on tread surface of N/S/R tyre.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 71,717 miles

N/S Wiper blade deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small cut on tread surface of N/S/R tyre.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 693,603 miles

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

N/S/F WIPER SPLIT ON ENDS.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 69,360 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

N/S/F WIPER SPLIT ON ENDS.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,028 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 67,028 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,371 miles

FLASHER BULBS STARTING TO FADE.

Fail 2 Mar 2007 63,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

FLASHER BULBS STARTING TO FADE.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 60,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K470 GAO is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K470 GAO, 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 K470 GAO registered?

K470 GAO is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K470 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K470 GAO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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