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L104 UMW

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

166,965 mi
Last recorded166,965 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL104 UMW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2016 166,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both link bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret and possibly strut top mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret and possibly strut top mounting. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front badly worn on inner edge, close to cord being exposed

engine and gearbox very oily

front number plate deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corroding and fuel pipes corroding

n/s/r exhaust box slight split and blow

n/s/r outer door handle seizing

n/s/r tyre on limit inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 160,538 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre,also badly worn on inner edge

nearside rear outer door handel sticking

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

power steering pipoes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 160,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in nearside rear tyre,also badly worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear outer door handel sticking

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

power steering pipoes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 155,038 miles

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

engine and gearbox very oily

front discs corroding on inner faces

front number plate deteriorated

front sections front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake warning light not operating

n/s/f indicator starting to fade

n/s/r tyre has undulating inner tread and on wear bars

slight movement o/s/r anti-roll bar link bush

Fail 7 Jul 2014 155,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine and gearbox very oily

front discs corroding on inner faces

front number plate deteriorated

front sections front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake warning light not operating

n/s/f indicator starting to fade

n/s/r tyre has undulating inner tread and on wear bars

slight movement o/s/r anti-roll bar link bush

Pass 3 Jul 2013 148,388 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 2 Jul 2013 148,374 miles

Nearside 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)

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

offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2012 141,564 miles

front tyres very close to wear bars

o/s/r brake pipe corroding between hose and backplate

Fail 3 Jul 2012 141,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front tyres very close to wear bars

o/s/r brake pipe corroding between hose and backplate

Pass 16 Jun 2011 133,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 133,784 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 127,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 127,212 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 119,158 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 113,491 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 113,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 109,171 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 109,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 101,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 101,866 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 101,865 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear gearbox mounting rubber worn in excess

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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L104 UMW is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 L104 UMW, 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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L104 UMW is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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