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L101 LUD

1994 Ford Mondeo

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,100 mi
Last recorded155,100 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Ford Mondeo113,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 LUD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 155,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excessive white vapour from exhaust

rear exhaust deteriorated

windscreen cracked o/s outside wiper sweep

Fail 20 Mar 2013 155,100 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

excessive white vapour from exhaust

windscreen cracked o/s outside wiper sweep

Pass 19 Mar 2012 155,022 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 15 Mar 2012 155,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 154,501 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 154,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light on

rear silencer webing coming out

Pass 16 Mar 2010 152,193 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front anti roll bar link top rubber boot split

offside front door handle trim insecure

offside rear outer door handle sticks out

Fail 15 Mar 2010 152,193 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

offside front anti roll bar link top rubber boot split

offside front door handle trim insecure

offside rear outer door handle sticks out

rad has water stains on

Fail 6 Mar 2009 147,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 147,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 142,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 136,231 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 136,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 125,814 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 125,814 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 124,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LUD is a 1994 Ford Mondeo in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LUD, 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 LUD is a 1994 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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