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L159 NTU

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,815 mi
Last recorded135,815 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 NTU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 135,815 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 133,350 miles

play detected in both rear roll bar bushes

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine / gearbox oil leaks

vehicle smokes slightly when under load

wear detected in both front roll bar bushes

Pass 27 May 2011 130,312 miles

airbag warning light on dash

both front bottom arm bushes showing signs of wear

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion starting around o/s/r outer sill area

engine oil leak

general corrosion around rear underside of vehcile

movement detected in both front roll bar bushes

traces of geace around o/s outer cv boot inner clip

vehicle emits smoke when under load

Fail 28 May 2010 127,434 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 127,434 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 124,732 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded / lipped

offside front rear bottom arm bush split

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

washers weak but operate fully

Pass 13 May 2008 120,393 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2007 116,259 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 111,063 miles

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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L159 NTU is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue 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 L159 NTU, 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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What year was L159 NTU registered?

L159 NTU is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L159 NTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L159 NTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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