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183 AFM

1996 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,217 mi
Last recorded83,217 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration183 AFM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 83,217 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 83,210 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,195 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 83,114 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,072 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 83,072 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 82,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,485 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,229 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,526 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 68,906 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2011 68,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 64,608 miles

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

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

brake service

Pass 12 May 2009 62,943 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake service

Pass 25 May 2007 55,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake overhaul

Pass 15 May 2006 53,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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183 AFM is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 183 AFM, 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 183 AFM registered?

183 AFM is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is 183 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 183 AFM shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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