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H93 VBD

1994 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,899 mi
Last recorded94,899 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Ford Fiesta62,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH93 VBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,899 miles

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive.

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Fail 7 Mar 2013 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive.

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,899 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 94,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 94,899 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 94,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inside of front brake discs showing corrosion

offside front and rear, and nearside front and rear steel brake pipes showing corrosion. Unable to fully inspect condition due to grease applied

Fail 25 Feb 2010 94,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inside of front brake discs showing corrosion

offside front and rear, and nearside front and rear steel brake pipes showing corrosion. Unable to fully inspect condition due to grease applied

Pass 18 Mar 2009 92,513 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 92,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 91,665 miles

Boot floor has slight distortion due to rear impact.

Rear tailgate difficult to open.

Tyres very close to inner wings with full lock applied.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 90,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Boot floor has slight distortion due to rear impact.

Rear tailgate difficult to open.

Tyres very close to inner wings with full lock applied.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 75,569 miles

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

nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

offside and nearside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

rear reflectors slightly discoloured

Fail 19 Feb 2007 74,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front and offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

rear reflectors slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Mar 2006 75,611 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 75,611 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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H93 VBD is a 1994 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 62,394 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 Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H93 VBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H93 VBD is a 1994 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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