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L161 ORW

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,517 mi
Last recorded146,517 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 ORW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 146,517 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 146,514 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 139,141 miles

o/s headlight beam pattern weak

slight corrosion starting to brake pipe at rear of floor pan

Pass 28 May 2009 134,733 miles

corrosion starting to o/s/f floor pan

cracking to fan belt

front discs worn / getting thin

n/s/r brake hose perished

n/s/r tyre low on tread outer edge

n/s/wiper blade starting to split

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/r tyre low on tread inner edge

some o/s/f steering rod play

Pass 17 May 2008 130,115 miles

headlight beam patterns getting poor

o/s/f wishbone back bush starting to split

perishing to rear brake flexi hoses

rear drop link bottom bushes cracking

slight corrosion to n/s/r + o/s/r brake pipes - cleaned + greased

slight play n/s/f drop link rod

Pass 18 May 2007 130,115 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 125,940 miles

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

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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L161 ORW is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L161 ORW, 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 L161 ORW registered?

L161 ORW is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L161 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 ORW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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