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L350 VLM

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,761 mi
Last recorded185,761 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL350 VLM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2013 185,761 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

engine misfire

front brake discs corroded & worn

front w/bone bushes perishing

slight play in n/s/f w/bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 182,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs corroded

knock from outer cv joints on full lock

Pass 17 Nov 2011 179,513 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 179,511 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 176,498 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 173,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 169,866 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2008 169,865 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2007 165,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 165,098 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 158,618 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 151,091 miles

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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L350 VLM is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L350 VLM, 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 L350 VLM registered?

L350 VLM is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L350 VLM safe to buy?

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