MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
264,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear and o/s front perishing
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L242 DPG is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L242 DPG, 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 L242 DPG registered?
L242 DPG is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 December 1993.
Is L242 DPG safe to buy?
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