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L46 USU

1993 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

133,156 mi
Last recorded133,156 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL46 USU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2006 133,156 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 133,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 132,684 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

dampness around rear brake drums area

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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L46 USU is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L46 USU, 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 L46 USU registered?

L46 USU is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 October 1993.

Is L46 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L46 USU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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