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L439 SGT

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

211,699 mi
Last recorded211,699 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL439 SGT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2009 211,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside engine mount bolt loose

engine oil level high

Pass 12 Jun 2008 202,033 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 202,000 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 197,227 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 197,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 191,969 miles

Adviseries as per original test No 970251686187

Fail 30 Jun 2006 191,969 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise nearside and offside rear flexable brake hoses starting to perish and crack

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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L439 SGT is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L439 SGT, 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 L439 SGT registered?

L439 SGT is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 October 1993.

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