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L288 ULO

1993 Ford Mondeo

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,998 mi
Last recorded99,998 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 ULO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 99,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 98,151 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 98,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,047 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 96,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,998 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 92,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,361 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,384 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 83,966 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.972987907217 Dated 26/07/2007

Fail 26 Jul 2007 83,962 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 80,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 80,913 miles

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

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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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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