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L344 RCD

1993 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,910 mi
Last recorded147,910 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL344 RCD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 147,910 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel filter rusty

oil filter leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear bumper damage

Fail 2 Nov 2010 147,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel filter rusty

oil filter leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear bumper damage

Pass 16 Oct 2009 144,800 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded (advise)

power steering pipes corroded (advise)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 144,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded (advise)

power steering pipes corroded (advise)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 141,122 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on (advise)

coolant pipe at offside front corroded (advise)

fuel filter corroded (advise)

power steering pipes becoming corroded (advise)

rear bumper cracked (advise)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 141,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

air bag warning lamp on (advise)

coolant pipe at offside front corroded (advise)

fuel filter corroded (advise)

power steering pipes becoming corroded (advise)

rear bumper cracked (advise)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 138,218 miles

brake pipes covered in copper grease

brake pipes some corrosion

oil leak at engine

rear bumper cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2006 135,603 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 135,603 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

steel coolant pipe corroded underneath crankshaft pully

Pass 9 Nov 2005 124,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 124,077 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L344 RCD is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc 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 L344 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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What year was L344 RCD registered?

L344 RCD is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L344 RCD safe to buy?

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