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K53 TCE

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,995 mi
Last recorded116,995 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK53 TCE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 116,995 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 116,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 112,570 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 112,538 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

various rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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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K53 TCE is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,597cc 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 K53 TCE, 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 K53 TCE registered?

K53 TCE is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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