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L261 TEU

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,990 mi
Last recorded89,990 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 TEU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,990 miles

both rear anti-roll bar links, bushes

nearside outer cv gaiter

Fail 25 Aug 2009 89,990 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear anti-roll bar links, bushes

nearside outer cv gaiter

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,264 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 87,264 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 84,191 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 84,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 81,178 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 81,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

airbag light :on:

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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L261 TEU is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L261 TEU, 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 L261 TEU registered?

L261 TEU is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L261 TEU safe to buy?

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