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N103 DWB

1996 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

230,497 mi
Last recorded230,497 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 DWB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 230,497 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding

Both sides front lower arms bushes poor condition

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

FRont C/V gaitors cracking

Front brake discs look poor

General corrosion to all areas

Nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2009 219,740 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 209,196 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 202,047 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 202,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 181,840 miles

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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N103 DWB is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N103 DWB, 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 N103 DWB registered?

N103 DWB is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N103 DWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 DWB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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