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L257 MRA

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,840 mi
Last recorded179,840 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 MRA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2007 179,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2006 174,423 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L257 MRA is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L257 MRA, 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 L257 MRA registered?

L257 MRA is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L257 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L257 MRA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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