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L218 UTL

1993 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,885 mi
Last recorded50,885 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 UTL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,885 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 50,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,275 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2014 49,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,444 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 48,444 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,457 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,798 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,459 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,165 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,214 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 42,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,986 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 40,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,732 miles

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

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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L218 UTL is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L218 UTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L218 UTL?

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What year was L218 UTL registered?

L218 UTL is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L218 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L218 UTL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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