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L227 XVK

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

241,855 mi
Last recorded241,855 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 XVK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 241,855 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 222,650 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 199,838 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 199,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 199,781 miles

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

Exhaust rubbers are starting to perish

Front brake pipes are starting to corrode

Rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 1 Jul 2009 199,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rubbers are starting to perish

Front brake pipes are starting to corrode

Rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2008 183,144 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 182,963 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 161,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 133,533 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 133,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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L227 XVK is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 L227 XVK, 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 L227 XVK registered?

L227 XVK is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 October 1993.

Is L227 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L227 XVK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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