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M168 GFB

1996 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,012 mi
Last recorded127,012 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 GFB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 127,012 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS BADLY RUSTED

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Fail 11 Jul 2011 127,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT DISCS BADLY RUSTED

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Pass 17 Jul 2010 126,679 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTY

NEARSIDE WING MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 126,679 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

FRONT DISCS RUSTY

NEARSIDE WING MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 126,148 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 125,043 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 122,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 116,515 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 116,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2005 113,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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M168 GFB is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M168 GFB, 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 M168 GFB registered?

M168 GFB is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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