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L494 ULA

1993 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,678 mi
Last recorded207,678 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 ULA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 207,678 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 207,678 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 207,678 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 207,678 miles

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

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)

n/s/f inner c/v joint has slight play// rear child seat fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 207,678 miles

both h/lights becoming weak// rear child seat fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2008 207,678 miles

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

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

both h/lights becoming weak// rear child seat fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2007 207,678 miles

o/s/r tyre is perished, rear exhaust is rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2007 207,678 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre is perished, rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2006 203,201 miles

steering rack inner joints have very slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2006 203,106 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 196,230 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 196,230 miles

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)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mount perished

near side head lamp has only just got pattern

oil leak

steering rack has slight play

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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L494 ULA is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L494 ULA, 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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L494 ULA is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 September 1993.

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