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L179 OYB

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,145 mi
Last recorded91,145 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 OYB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 91,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,943 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 89,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,377 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 87,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,978 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 85,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,735 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 83,221 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 83,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 81,406 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 81,406 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 74,028 miles

headlight reflectors dull but light output ok . rear subframe / suspension getting rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,242 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear subframe and suspension getting rusty .lower brake performance from o/s rear brake

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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L179 OYB is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 L179 OYB, 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 L179 OYB registered?

L179 OYB is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 December 1993.

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