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L226 NGS

1971 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,020 mi
Last recorded128,020 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1971 Ford Mondeo108,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 NGS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 128,020 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 128,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L226 NGS is a 1971 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 108,036 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 L226 NGS, 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 55 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L226 NGS?

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What year was L226 NGS registered?

L226 NGS is a 1971 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L226 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L226 NGS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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