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L450 KPU

1993 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,558 mi
Last recorded137,558 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 KPU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 137,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Could not assess front pads due to wheel covers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 137,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess condition of front pads due to wheel trims (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 136,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 h (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine&gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering res empty

Pass 11 Aug 2020 136,469 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,555 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 135,532 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

185/65/14 86t

Pass 22 Aug 2018 134,429 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 134,422 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 132,796 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 131,218 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 131,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split leaking (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 129,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 129,868 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 128,606 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,816 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 124,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 121,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 118,450 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 118,436 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 114,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 110,554 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 110,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 106,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 101,718 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 101,708 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 99,955 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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L450 KPU is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L450 KPU, 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 L450 KPU registered?

L450 KPU is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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