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K479 XGM

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,352 mi
Last recorded180,352 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK479 XGM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 180,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 175,601 miles

some corrosion on near/side front floor and off/side outer sill

some corrosiopn on rear brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 29 Feb 2008 175,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

some corrosion on near/side front floor and off/side outer sill

some corrosiopn on rear brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 2 Mar 2007 171,230 miles

advance movement in both front and rear anti roll bar saddle rubbers

engine oil leaks

front discs heavly worn

front number plate cracked

front pads wearing low

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test only

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2006 165,124 miles

both front coil springs corroded

front discs wearing thin

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge close to legal limit

n/s/r parking brake effort low

o/s/r tyre wearing low on legal limit at time of test only

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight play in both rear anti roll bar saddle rubbers

stone chips in windscreen

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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K479 XGM is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K479 XGM, 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 K479 XGM registered?

K479 XGM is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 March 1993.

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