MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,998 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slightly worn/corroding
front bumper damaged,sharp edges covered with tape
headlamp lens discoloured,beam patterns slightly poor
ignition switch faulty
nsr tyre perished,recommend replacement
os mirror damaged,secured with tape
os number plate lamp dim just acceptable
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front bumper damaged,sharp edges covered with tape
headlamp lens discoloured
inginton switch/lock faulty recommend attention
nsr brake pipe corroded(joiner to hose)recommend attention
nsr tyre perishing
os mirror damaged,secured with tape/mirror cracked
rear antiroll bar corroded
rear lower engine mount in poor condition
slight noise from nsr wheel bearing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front bumper damaged,sharp edges covered with tape
headlamp lens discoloured
inginton switch/lock faulty recommend attention
nsr brake pipe corroded(joiner to hose)recommend attention
nsr tyre perishing
os mirror damaged,secured with tape/mirror cracked
rear antiroll bar corroded
rear lower engine mount in poor condition
slight noise from nsr wheel bearing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake hoses perishing recommend attention
headlamp lamp lens discoloured
ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear(to hose)recommend attention
nsr tyre badly perished
os door mirror damaged slightly loose,secured with tape,front bumper damaged sharp edges covered with tape
osf wiper blade split
play in front and rear antiroll bar mount bushes
power steering fluid level on min,feed pipes and steering rack damp
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake hoses perishing recommend attention
headlamp lamp lens discoloured
ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear(to hose)recommend attention
nsr tyre badly perished
os door mirror damaged slightly loose,secured with tape,front bumper damaged sharp edges covered with tape
osf wiper blade split
play in front and rear antiroll bar mount bushes
power steering fluid level on min,feed pipes and steering rack damp
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both fron tyres just legal
coolant level low
engine coolant pipe corroded
front brake discs slightly worn
n/s/r front to rear brake pipe corroded - just acceptable
n/s/r tyre perishing
o/s door mirror cracked/glass slightly loose
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract/slight fluffing
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
both fron tyres just legal
coolant level low
engine coolant pipe corroded
front brake discs slightly worn
n/s/r front to rear brake pipe corroded - just acceptable
n/s/r tyre perishing
o/s door mirror cracked/glass slightly loose
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract/slight fluffing
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
coolant level low
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
n/s/r tyre perishing
Oil leak
air bag warning light on.
both headlamp patterns slightly poor.
both n/s tyres perishing.
n/s/front inner cv boot split.
n/s/rear brake pipe corroding.
n/s/rear sill lip damaged.
o/s/front outer wheel rim slightly damaged.
rear anti roll bar corroded.
rear engine mount split recomend attension.
steel coolant pipe badly corroded & weeping recomend attension.
Refer To Advice Sheet No.972987907217 Dated 26/07/2007
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
NS inner cv boot weeping grease
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
air bag light on
coolant level low
engine coolant pipe corroded
ns front to rear brake pipe corroded just acceptable/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
nsr tyre perishing
power steering feed pipes damp,fluid level on min
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear brake balance poor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag warning lamp staying on
both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn - JUST ACCEPTABLE
engine coolant pipe badly corroded - recommend attention
n/s/f inner cv boot weeping grease
n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded - JUST ACCEPTABLE
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
oil leak
signs of fluid on power steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag warning lamp staying on
both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn - JUST ACCEPTABLE
engine coolant pipe badly corroded - recommend attention
n/s/f inner cv boot weeping grease
n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded - JUST ACCEPTABLE
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
oil leak
signs of fluid on power steering rack
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L288 ULO is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 L288 ULO, 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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L288 ULO is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 August 1993.
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