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K579 VWD

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,916 mi
Last recorded130,916 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK579 VWD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 130,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front no plate discoloured

Fail 9 Sep 2009 130,916 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front no plate discoloured

Pass 11 Sep 2008 126,106 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside windscreen wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2008 126,106 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside and nearside windscreen wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2007 121,706 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 121,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

N/s rear wheel arch badly corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 116,974 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 116,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 110,922 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 110,922 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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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K579 VWD is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,598cc 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 K579 VWD, 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 K579 VWD registered?

K579 VWD is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 April 1993.

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