1993 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · L388 FAJ
1993 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 165,698 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L388 FAJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 165,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L388 FAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Mondeo (L388 FAJ) between February 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
L388 FAJ Mileage History
- 16/02/2022161,384 mi
- 03/03/2022161,385 mi+1 mi
- 23/02/2023165,627 mi+4,242 mi
- 05/05/2023165,698 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 3,556 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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