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L827 APJ

1996 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

132,840 mi
Last recorded132,840 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL827 APJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2010 132,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 124,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 124,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 117,015 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 117,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 108,170 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 108,170 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 99,890 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 99,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L827 APJ is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1996 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 109,168 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 L827 APJ, 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 30 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L827 APJ registered?

L827 APJ is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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