MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front fog lights damaged
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
corrosion to fuel filter
corrosion to fuel pipes
corrosion to rear subframe
corrosion to wheel arches and body
front brake pads appear low
metal brake corroded in places but covered in grease
n/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted
oil leak
play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint
slight corrosion to front brake discs
wheel trims fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both front fog lights damaged
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
corrosion to fuel filter
corrosion to fuel pipes
corrosion to rear subframe
corrosion to wheel arches and body
front brake pads appear low
metal brake corroded in places but covered in grease
n/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted
oil leak
play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint
slight corrosion to front brake discs
wheel trims fitted
1.engine oil leaks 2.surface corrosion of spare wheel well
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1.engine oil leaks 2.wear in n/s rear drop link upper bush 3.slight corrosion of rear spare wheel well
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
1.exhaust system corroded
1.front tyres scuffed on edges 2.exhaust system corroding
1.slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar mount bush 2.slight distortion in n/s rear tyre 3.o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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L420 VLM is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 L420 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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L420 VLM is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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