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K497 HHJ

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,684 mi
Last recorded146,684 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 146,684 miles

1.exhaust bacckbox corroded and in poor condition †2.front brake discs worn †3.alternator belt cracked †4.o/s front coolant pipe and p.a.s pipes corroded †

5.small cut in n/s rear tyre wall †6.oil leaks †7.n/s rear trailing arm lower bush worn

Fail 18 Jul 2006 146,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1.exhaust backbox corroded and in poor condition †2.n/s rear anti roll bar bushes worn †3.front brake discs worn †4.alternator belt crakced †5.o/s front coolant pipe and p.a.s pipoes corroded †

6.small cut in n/s rear tyre wall †7.oil leaks †8.surface corrosion on rear brake pipes †9.n/s rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2005 141,880 miles

1. nearside front tyre scuffed and perrished. †2. slight blow on exhaust system. †3. long hand brake travel.

Fail 3 Jun 2005 141,819 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1. near side front tyre scuffed and perrished. †2. slight blow on exhaust.

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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K497 HHJ is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K497 HHJ, 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 K497 HHJ registered?

K497 HHJ is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 May 1993.

Is K497 HHJ safe to buy?

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