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N10 DCL

1996 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,881 mi
Last recorded72,881 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 DCL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 72,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 72,880 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 72,040 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 18 Oct 2024 72,025 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,965 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,628 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,132 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 66,079 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,333 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 64,211 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 63,402 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,755 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,836 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 60,904 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,997 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,274 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,494 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,283 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,394 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,961 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,828 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 46,575 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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N10 DCL is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N10 DCL, 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 N10 DCL registered?

N10 DCL is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N10 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N10 DCL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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