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N103 LGV

1996 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,855 mi
Last recorded184,855 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 LGV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 184,855 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2007 184,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front number plate damaged

slow puncture nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2006 170,145 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery insecure

boot struts defective

coolant leaking

front brake discs starting to rust.

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust.

slight play in both rear anti rall bar d bushes.

slight play in inner steering rack joints.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 170,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery insecure

boot struts defective

coolant leaking

front brake discs starting to rust.

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust.

slight play in both rear anti rall bar d bushes.

slight play in inner steering rack joints.

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 LGV is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N103 LGV, 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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N103 LGV is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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