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N101 EKE

1996 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,376 mi
Last recorded146,376 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 EKE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 146,376 miles

Adavnce wear to nearside rear tyre

Both headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Both headlamps slightly discoloured

Front brake discs slightly rusty

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 146,372 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs slightly rusty

Adavnce wear to nearside rear tyre

Both headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Both headlamps slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 143,618 miles

Advanced wear on froint brake discs

Both headlamp reflectors slightly discoloured

N/S front fog lamp lens broken

N/S wiper blade starting to split

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 138,763 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 138,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 133,436 miles

Both headlamps have slightly dull reflectors

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 127,794 miles

Both headlamps slightly discoloured

Exhaust blowing slightly at centre

Front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2007 120,641 miles

Nearside front fog lamp lens slightly damaged.

Nearside front lower wishbone rear bush slightly cracked and perished.

Nearside front tyre has advanced wear.

Nearside of front bumper slightly 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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N101 EKE is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N101 EKE, 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 N101 EKE registered?

N101 EKE is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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