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L42 RPW

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,118 mi
Last recorded52,118 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 RPW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension has surface corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,423 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,542 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,915 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,097 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 44,748 miles

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

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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L42 RPW is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L42 RPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L42 RPW registered?

L42 RPW is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is L42 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L42 RPW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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