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K543 TCE

1993 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,174 mi
Last recorded181,174 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK543 TCE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2014 181,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 181,146 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 181,142 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 181,082 miles

Headlamps Slightly Deteriorated Slightly Affecting The Beam Image & The Light Output

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

Oil Leak(s)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 181,082 miles

Headlamps Slightly Deteriorated Slightly Affecting The Beam Image & The Light Output

Oil Leak(s)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 180,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 179,434 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r + o/s/f brake pipes both have slight corrosion

o/s/f lower arm front bush slightly perished

Fail 12 Jan 2010 179,432 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r + o/s/f brake pipes both have slight corrosion

o/s/f lower arm front bush slightly perished

Pass 8 Jan 2009 178,254 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under side of vehicle suspension components corodeing

Pass 7 Jan 2008 176,931 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 176,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

osf indicator lens water inside

Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,918 miles

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

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

front head lamp poor n/s and o/f

Pass 11 Jan 2006 165,525 miles

front number plate cracked

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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K543 TCE is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K543 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 K543 TCE registered?

K543 TCE is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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