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K878 YRJ

1993 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,167 mi
Last recorded172,167 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK878 YRJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2006 172,167 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2006 171,845 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insecure

both rear door handles sticking

bumper insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

offside front wheel slightly buckled

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2005 168,087 miles

nsf indicator lens becoming insecure

nsf outer cv gaiter splitting

nsr tyre close to limit

o/s beam pattern just discernible at time of test

surface corrosion on brake pipe at nsr

Fail 24 Jun 2005 167,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

fluid present at osr advise brake inspection

nsf indicator lens becoming insecure

oil leak

surface corrosion on brake pipe at nsr

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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K878 YRJ is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc 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 K878 YRJ, 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 K878 YRJ registered?

K878 YRJ is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 May 1993.

Is K878 YRJ safe to buy?

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