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L389 NEW

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,313 mi
Last recorded185,313 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 NEW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 185,313 miles

N/S front floor is corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

O/S front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

rear sub frame mounting point prescribed areas are corroded at chassis legs

there is a seepage of fluid around the fuel pump

there is corrosion to N/S and O/S floor pans

Fail 11 Nov 2016 185,313 miles

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

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

N/S front floor is corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

O/S front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

rear sub frame mounting point prescribed areas are corroded at chassis legs

there is a seepage of fluid around the fuel pump

there is corrosion to N/S and O/S floor pans

Pass 18 Nov 2015 183,358 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

there is corrosion to n/s & o/s floors

Pass 20 Nov 2014 180,790 miles

N/S/F floor is corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

spare wheel well is corroded

there is corrosion to the tow bar mounting area

Fail 19 Nov 2014 180,790 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

N/S/F floor is corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

spare wheel well is corroded

there is corrosion to the tow bar mounting area

Pass 5 Dec 2013 177,808 miles

There is corrosion to tow bar mountings

spare wheel well is corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2013 177,808 miles

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

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

There is corrosion to tow bar mountings

spare wheel well is corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 173,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel well is corroded.

There is corrosion at the tow bar mountings.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 173,936 miles

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

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

Spare wheel well is corroded.

There is corrosion at the tow bar mountings.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 170,406 miles

Both rear anti roll bar links are worn

Corrosion at tow bar mountings

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall is perished.

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

Spare wheel well is corroded.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 170,406 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear anti roll bar links are worn

Corrosion at tow bar mountings

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall is perished.

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

Spare wheel well is corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 166,798 miles

Both front wheel bearings are slightly noisy when rotated.

Both rear anti roll bar links are worn.

Corrosion to N/S/R lower wheel arch.

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 166,978 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front wheel bearings are slightly noisy when rotated.

Both rear anti roll bar links are worn.

Corrosion to N/S/R lower wheel arch.

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 162,353 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 157,219 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 157,219 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 151,887 miles

Both rear anti roll bar links are worn.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,364 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 140,004 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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L389 NEW is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L389 NEW, 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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L389 NEW is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 November 1993.

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