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K501 BHO

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,605 mi
Last recorded158,605 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK501 BHO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2013 158,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside headlight aim weak

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it also slight perishing

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter corrored

lower part of windscreen starting to delaminate

nearside front tyre has a nail in it also slight perishing

offside rear tyre has a nail in it also slight perishing

offside wiper split but still effective

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2012 152,661 miles

N\S\F WISHBONE BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT

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

Oil leak

both headlamp lens slightly misty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 148,664 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 148,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 143,526 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

all tyres cracks on wall

Pass 23 Mar 2009 138,138 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 132,302 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 132,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 126,803 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 126,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 122,606 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 122,539 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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K501 BHO is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc 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 K501 BHO, 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 K501 BHO registered?

K501 BHO is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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