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K488 ARP

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,121 mi
Last recorded133,121 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 ARP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2011 133,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

air bag light on dash

Fail 1 Jul 2010 125,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

weep n/s/f strut

Pass 1 Jul 2010 125,416 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

weep n/s/f strut

Pass 21 Mar 2009 113,419 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/side and o/side front and rear antiroll bars bushes slight play/wear

o/side number plate light dim

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

rear brakes noisey on operation and just in balance

Pass 5 Feb 2008 107,125 miles

rear brake pipes becoming corroded (metal}

Fail 2 Feb 2008 107,125 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake pipes becoming corroded (metal}

Pass 30 Jan 2007 101,723 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 101,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 94,464 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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K488 ARP is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc 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 K488 ARP, 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 K488 ARP registered?

K488 ARP is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 July 1993.

Is K488 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K488 ARP 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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