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L470 SEM

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

111,772 mi
Last recorded111,772 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 SEM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2007 111,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs imbalanced and fluctuating in the rollers

front lower valance loose

front wheel trims missing

fuel flap missing

nearside front window not open

offside front coolant pipe corroded and leaking

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leaks at engine/gearbox

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 103,801 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 103,801 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f door mirror glass broken

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f wishbone front/rear bushes split

o/s/f,n/s/f anti roll bar drop links rubbers burst

radiator corroded/leaking

rear gearbox mount/stabilizer bush burst

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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L470 SEM is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,598cc 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 L470 SEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L470 SEM?

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What year was L470 SEM registered?

L470 SEM is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L470 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L470 SEM 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.

Does L470 SEM have outstanding finance?

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