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L480 XDX

1993 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,121 mi
Last recorded190,121 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 XDX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 190,121 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate,grill and bumper are damaged

n/s steering rack gaiter is damp

o/s rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2007 187,826 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in the tread of the o/s front tyre

front and rear number plates condition poor

n/s rear tyre is worn to the legal limit

no rear view mirror fitted

o/s rear tyre is perished

oil cooler is corroded

oil leak

tyre wear is uneven

Fail 20 Jul 2007 187,826 miles

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

all advisory items are the same as test number 791119297169

Fail 18 Jul 2007 187,810 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cut in the tread of the o/s front tyre

front and rear number plates are in a poor condition

n/s rear tyre is worn to the legal limit

o/s rear tyre is perished

oil cooler is corroded

rear view mirror is missing

tyre wear is uneven

Pass 19 Jul 2006 184,882 miles

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

Front number plate is damaged.

Front oil cooler is rusted.

Nearside headlamp focus is poor.

Offside headlamp aim is on high limit.

Rear number plate is faded.

Windscreen is damaged.

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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L480 XDX is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L480 XDX, 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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L480 XDX is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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