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L249 CBO

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,924 mi
Last recorded155,924 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 CBO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 155,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc's corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 155,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 155,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 155,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 153,821 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2012 153,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 150,932 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 150,931 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 147,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 147,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 144,868 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 141,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 137,230 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 137,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 133,970 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 133,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L249 CBO is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L249 CBO, 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 L249 CBO registered?

L249 CBO is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L249 CBO safe to buy?

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