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L420 VLM

1993 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,408 mi
Last recorded174,408 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL420 VLM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 174,408 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 174,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 165,375 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 153,691 miles

1.engine oil leaks 2.surface corrosion of spare wheel well

Fail 30 Aug 2012 153,533 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 137,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 134,828 miles

1.exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 128,752 miles

1.front tyres scuffed on edges 2.exhaust system corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2008 118,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 108,601 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 108,601 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 104,386 miles

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

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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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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