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L185 LNU

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,010 mi
Last recorded165,010 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 LNU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 165,010 miles

both rear tyres only just legal

corroion on sills

o/s inner c.v boot split

Fail 30 Apr 2010 165,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres only just legal

corroion on sills

o/s inner c.v boot split

Pass 13 May 2009 159,434 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on sills

o/s inner c.v. boot split & water pipe fouling on drive shaft

oil leak on engine

underside corrosion

Pass 13 May 2008 152,972 miles

blow on exhaust front joint

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on rear chassis rails + boot floor

fog light switch security

headlamp aims borderline

n/s/f wishbone front bush splitting

o/s inner cv boot split

o/s/r brake binding

oil leak

routing of power steering pipes

Pass 11 May 2007 145,936 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 145,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front to rear metal brake corroding at side of fuel tank

Fail 27 Apr 2006 138,415 miles

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

condition of front brake discs

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting borderline

Pass 27 Apr 2006 138,415 miles

condition of front brake discs

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting borderline

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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L185 LNU is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L185 LNU, 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 L185 LNU registered?

L185 LNU is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 September 1993.

Is L185 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 LNU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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