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K742 MGT

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,157 mi
Last recorded100,157 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 MGT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 100,157 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracked across tread surface

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 102,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracked across tread surface

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,063 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,409 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front and rear lower arm bush's starting to deteriorate

front Anti-roll bar slight side to side play

n/s/f drop link rubber split

Fail 28 Feb 2011 93,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front and rear lower arm bush's starting to deteriorate

front Anti-roll bar slight side to side play

n/s/f drop link rubber split

Pass 23 Feb 2010 90,947 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f inner c v boot split

Pass 25 Feb 2009 88,267 miles

slight wear bottom front suspension bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,679 miles

Clutch slipping

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 85,643 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Clutch slipping

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 82,635 miles

Offside front tyre tread low at inside edge

Play in both rear roll bar mounting bushes

Play in front roll bar mounting bushes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 82,635 miles

Offside front tyre tread low at inside edge

Play in both rear roll bar mounting bushes

Play in front roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2006 79,697 miles

Both offside and nearside headlamp aim beam patterns are slightly misted.

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

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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K742 MGT is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K742 MGT, 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 K742 MGT registered?

K742 MGT is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K742 MGT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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