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L256 UOY

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,211 mi
Last recorded108,211 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 UOY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,211 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,750 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 100,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,530 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 92,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,989 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 82,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,479 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 74,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,910 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,828 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,793 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 56,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,528 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 55,113 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 UOY is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOY, 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 L256 UOY registered?

L256 UOY is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L256 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L256 UOY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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