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K494 TRG

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,779 mi
Last recorded134,779 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 TRG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2012 134,779 miles

Damage to windscreen not excessive at time of test

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jul 2012 134,779 miles

Damage to windscreen not excessive at time of test

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Apr 2011 131,224 miles

Corrosion to nearside inner sill/floor pan.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 131,224 miles

Corrosion to nearside inner sill/floor pan.

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 126,084 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 126,084 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 119,703 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 119,655 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both handbrake cables rubbing

Pass 22 Nov 2006 115,597 miles

rear suspension coroded.headlights poor condition.

Fail 10 Nov 2006 115,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K494 TRG is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K494 TRG, 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 K494 TRG registered?

K494 TRG is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 June 1993.

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