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L256 NEW

1993 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

103,185 mi
Last recorded103,185 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 NEW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,185 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 103,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 100,209 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 100,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 97,834 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 97,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 94,546 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 94,538 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 94,531 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 94,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 90,543 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 90,472 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,145 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 84,145 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 77,453 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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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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