MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,185 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine has a oil leak
n/s/f chassis leg corroded
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s/f chassis leg damaged
o/s/r brake binding
slight exhaust blow at tail box joint
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine has a oil leak
n/s/f chassis leg corroded
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s/f chassis leg damaged
o/s/r brake binding
slight exhaust blow at tail box joint
slight play in both front wheel bearings
both front wish bone bushes split and worn
both head lamps have weaak patterns
both rear brake pipes corroded
both rear inner wheel arches corrroded
engine and gear box have oil leaks
front brakes imbalanced
n/s/r tyre 3mm
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front wish bone bushes split and worn
both head lamps have weaak patterns
both rear brake pipes corroded
both rear inner wheel arches corrroded
engine and gear box have oil leaks
n/s/r tyre 3mm
slight play in both front wheel bearings
boot floor damaged
boot floor excessively corroded but out side of prescribed areas
both front wish bone bushes split
both head lamps have weak patterns
power steering pipes at reseviour damp
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
boot floor damaged
boot floor excessively corroded but out side of prescribed areas
both front wish bone bushes split
both head lamps have weak patterns
power steering pipes at reseviour damp
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
nearside front steering rack arm slight play
offside front steering rack arm slight play
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front to rear chassic corroding
offside front to rear chassic corroding
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front to rear chassic corroding
offside front to rear chassic corroding
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear door handles sticking but door is secure
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L256 NEW is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 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 L256 NEW, 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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L256 NEW is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 November 1993.
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