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L157 WDL

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,012 mi
Last recorded104,012 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 WDL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 104,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,563 miles

head lamp reflectors in poor condition

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split ( mot item next year )

n/s/f wishbone rubbers starting to pull away

o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to pull away

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2010 95,687 miles

head lamp reflectors in poor condition

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to pull away

Pass 25 Nov 2009 94,589 miles

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

o/s/r shock absorber weeping

Fail 24 Nov 2009 94,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

o/s/r shock absorber weeping

Pass 21 Nov 2008 85,772 miles

o/s/f wishbone bush at rear starting to pull away

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear inner roll bar bushes worn

slight play steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2007 74,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

offside front suspension wishbone arm inner rear bush in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2007 74,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

offside front suspension wishbone arm inner rear bush in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,411 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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L157 WDL is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L157 WDL, 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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L157 WDL is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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