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K970 FVX

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,222 mi
Last recorded131,222 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 FVX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 131,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 131,221 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blow - mid section joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 125,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too the flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension mounting area (floor) (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted both (2.4.G.1)

Rear anti roll bar mounting bushs worn inc link bushs

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

metal coolant pipe near front crack pulley corroded

slight exhaust blow mid to rear

Pass 18 Apr 2017 121,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint(blowing) (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted track (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted track (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 117,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion both rear spring top mount area

corrosion metal brake pipes (unable to see properly around tank ,sub frame and inner wings)

nearside rear tyre 3mm and cracking

nearside washer jet not working

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play offside steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,870 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

play steering column u/j

rear metal brake pipes corroded unable to see above rear sub frame and above fuel tank

rear strut top mounts chassis corroded

some corrosion front under wheel arch metal brake pipes

some corrosion started rear inner springs

Fail 15 Apr 2015 115,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

play steering column u/j

rear metal brake pipes corroded unable to see above rear sub frame and above fuel tank

rear strut top mounts chassis corroded

some corrosion front under wheel arch metal brake pipes

some corrosion started rear inner springs

Pass 30 Apr 2014 114,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion started front under wheel arch metal brake pipes difficult to access

corrosion started rear inner sils

corrosion started rear metal brake pipes difficult to access by fuel tank and rear sub frame

front brake slightly uneven on application

Fail 26 Apr 2014 114,045 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion started front under wheel arch metal brake pipes difficult to access

corrosion started rear inner sils

corrosion started rear metal brake pipes difficult to access by fuel tank and rear sub frame

front brake slightly uneven on application

Pass 28 Mar 2013 113,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion started rear inner sils

corrosion started rear shock absorber tops mounts

front wipers split

offside rear inner side lamp n/w

play rear anti roll bar bushes

rear metal brake pipes corroded . some bits have been covered in underseal

rear sub frame corroded some parts have been undersealed

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,356 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

both headlamps beam pat poor

corrosion started both rear inner sils

front tyre cracking in tread

pas pipes corroded

play all anti roll bar bushes

play offside steering arm has slight play

some corrosion started metal brake pipes

Fail 23 Mar 2012 111,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

both headlamps beam pat poor

corrosion started both rear inner sils

front tyre cracking in tread

pas pipes corroded

play all anti roll bar bushes

play offside steering arm has slight play

some corrosion started metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2011 109,132 miles

both front tyres cracking in the treads

bothe nearside lower arm bushes deteriated

nearside bottom ball joint pinch bolt only just long enough to reach the nylock on the nut

oil leak

play both offside lower arm bushes

slight corrosion started rear inner sils

slight play offside bottom ball joint

slight play steering column u/j

various areas of the rear suspension and brake pipes have been undersealed but all would appear to be sound.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 107,168 miles

baffles loose exhaust middle section

both headlamp beam patterns poor

corrosion started both rear shock top mounts

play nearside bottom ball joint

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroided

slight play offside steering arm

Fail 23 Mar 2010 107,168 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

baffles loose exhaust middle section

both headlamp beam patterns poor

corrosion started both rear shock top mounts

play nearside bottom ball joint

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroided

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 25 Mar 2009 105,425 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 105,425 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 102,786 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint retaining bolt only just long enough to reach the locking tread on the nut.

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2008 102,786 miles

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

nearside front bottom ball joint retaining bolt only just long enough to reach the locking tread on the nut.

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 100,161 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 10,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

rear underside brake pipes corroded

wipers split

Pass 22 Mar 2006 96,974 miles

advise play in offside rear anti roll bar bush

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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K970 FVX is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K970 FVX, 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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K970 FVX is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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