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L274 RCD

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,195 mi
Last recorded75,195 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 RCD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,195 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 75,195 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,195 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,195 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 75,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,195 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 75,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,195 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2010 75,195 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)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 75,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,195 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,195 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,197 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 75,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 RCD is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RCD, 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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L274 RCD is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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