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L247 VLM

1993 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,257 mi
Last recorded109,257 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 VLM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 109,257 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 109,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 104,171 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2007 104,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear ex box blocked unable to insert probe enough to test emmisions

Pass 9 Nov 2006 96,946 miles

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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L247 VLM is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L247 VLM, 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 L247 VLM registered?

L247 VLM is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L247 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L247 VLM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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