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L430 VGJ

1993 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,632 mi
Last recorded62,632 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL430 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slincer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,954 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 61,954 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,074 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 61,055 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,295 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,674 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,734 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,735 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 12 Nov 2010 57,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,854 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,841 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,611 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,873 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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L430 VGJ is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L430 VGJ, 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 L430 VGJ registered?

L430 VGJ is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L430 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L430 VGJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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