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K81 TCN

1993 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,696 mi
Last recorded139,696 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK81 TCN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2008 139,696 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front suspension arm bushes splitting out./ coil springs rusty./ slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Major misfire./ offside rtear lamp damaged./ rear shocks very weak./ nearside headlamp weak./ suspect power steering pump leak./ rear linkrods worn and fronts have slight play.

Most brake pipes covered in grease/ sealer so unable to assess correctly, suspect rusty.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 136,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 131,941 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 131,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

advise air bag light remains on

advise all brake pipes greased up

advise both front bottom arm mounts starting to seperate

advise fuel filter in poor condition

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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K81 TCN is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 K81 TCN, 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 K81 TCN registered?

K81 TCN is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 April 1993.

Is K81 TCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K81 TCN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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