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L281 COD

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,835 mi
Last recorded136,835 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 COD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 136,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 136,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 134,833 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

shows general underbody corossion

wear/freeplay in steering system

Fail 22 Jun 2009 134,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

shows general underbody corossion

wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 11 Jul 2008 132,011 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general wear in steering

Fail 8 Jul 2008 131,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general wear in steering

Pass 5 Jul 2007 129,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general underbody surface corrosion

general wear in steering

Fail 2 Jul 2007 122,941 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general under body surface corrosion

general wear in steering

Pass 5 Jul 2006 126,370 miles

front wiper blade - starting to split

Pass 7 Jul 2005 123,477 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Jul 2005 123,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L281 COD is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L281 COD, 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 L281 COD registered?

L281 COD is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L281 COD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 COD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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