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L274 FBH

1993 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,877 mi
Last recorded139,877 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 FBH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 139,877 miles

heavy engine oil leak

front and rear coil spring corroded

front number plate water damaged

n/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test only needs attention

n/s/r tyre age cracking

rear bumper taped

rear sub-frame corroded

slight play and dampness around power steering rack

stone chip in n/s/f headlight

Fail 20 Aug 2008 139,877 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear coil spring corroded

front number plate water damaged

heavy engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test only needs attention

n/s/r tyre age cracking

rear bumper taped

rear sub-frame corroded

slight play and dampness around power steering rack

stone chip in n/s/f headlight

Pass 17 Aug 2007 132,747 miles

advance movement in o/s/r anti roll bar saddle rubber

both front headlight beam images poor

engine oil leaks

exhuast corroded

rear bumper tapped

rear metal brake pipes corroded may need attention soon

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2006 127,026 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 127,026 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leaks

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

o/s/r metal brake pipe heavly corroded

stone chip in n/s/f headlight

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2005 121,268 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 121,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L274 FBH is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L274 FBH, 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 L274 FBH registered?

L274 FBH is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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