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L101 BCU

1994 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,820 mi
Last recorded199,820 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 Ford Mondeo113,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 BCU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2007 199,820 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 199,817 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

h.t.leads in poor condition..front no.plate fading..hair line crack in centre exhaust,,rear baffles broken up..p.a.s.pipe has benn fouling oil fillter..oil leaks..

rear gear box mount split..o/s/f lower arm bushs perashing..play in front inner roll bar bushs..n/s/r tyre worn low..corrosion around rear top shock mounts..imnalance from front brakes..corrosion around rear brake pipes..

Pass 4 Dec 2006 193,553 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2006 193,453 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear gearbox mount splitting..corrosion around rear brake pipes..slight imbalance from rear brakes..

squeal from alternator belt area..h.t.leads breaking up..anti freeze around radiator..oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2005 186,494 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 186,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

rusty lip on front discs

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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L101 BCU is a 1994 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 113,791 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 L101 BCU, 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 32 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L101 BCU is a 1994 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 April 1994.

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