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L461 WCU

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,495 mi
Last recorded170,495 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL461 WCU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 170,495 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing close to limit

engine has oil leak

nearside front seatbelt has minor damage

offside front brake pipe and front to rear brake pipes down side of fuel tank starting to corrode

rack boots twisted

rear flexi hoses starting to perish

rear lights have slight interaction

Pass 18 Aug 2007 165,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 158,664 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 158,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine coolant below limit †

slight play in steering rack

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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L461 WCU is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L461 WCU, 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 L461 WCU registered?

L461 WCU is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 August 1993.

Is L461 WCU safe to buy?

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