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L473 WBJ

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,133 mi
Last recorded153,133 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 WBJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 153,133 miles

Corrosion under vehicle.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 152,376 miles

Corrosion under vehicle.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak. gearbox oil leak.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 152,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Corrosion under vehicle.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak. gearbox oil leak.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 151,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light corrosion under car.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 150,792 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under car corroding.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 150,766 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under car corroding.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 149,886 miles

Air bag light on.

Both rear tyres perishing on walls.

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 148,986 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 148,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r antiroll bar bush worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 147,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2008 146,005 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 145,964 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 144,581 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 144,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions close to limit.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow at cat.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 143,238 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

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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L473 WBJ is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L473 WBJ, 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 L473 WBJ registered?

L473 WBJ is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L473 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L473 WBJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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