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K597 TBB

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,691 mi
Last recorded119,691 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 TBB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 119,691 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 2 Jul 2008 119,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 3 Jul 2007 118,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN BUT NO INNER CANVAS VISIBLE

Pass 19 Jun 2006 117,031 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 117,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES NEAR TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM BUSH DELAMINATING AND HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

PARKING LEVER TRAVEL LONG

REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD NO INNER OR CANVAS VISIBLE

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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K597 TBB is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K597 TBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K597 TBB registered?

K597 TBB is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K597 TBB safe to buy?

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