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L453 MWC

1993 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,889 mi
Last recorded188,889 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 MWC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2011 188,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 179,485 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 173,703 miles

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

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 168,575 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 168,575 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 90,632 miles

both front inner brake discs starting to corrode

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

n/s/r brake is braking slightly slower than o/s/r when both applied gradually together

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

unable to see brake pad thickness

Fail 19 Jun 2007 162,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

all 4 tyres low on tread

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode ok yet

front brake discs worn

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode ok yet

side to side movement in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2006 153,635 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode and both rear brake pipes starting to corrode ok yet

poor beam image on n/s h/lamp aim

Fail 30 Jun 2006 153,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pipes starting to corrode and both rear brake pipes ok yet

poor beam image on n/s h/lamp

wipers smearing screen slightly

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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L453 MWC is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L453 MWC, 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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L453 MWC is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 November 1993.

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