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L121 LRF

1994 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,868 mi
Last recorded46,868 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Fiesta62,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 LRF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 46,868 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 46,866 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,841 miles

Body has slight corrosion floors and sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,822 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,638 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 46,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking on tank (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,507 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,485 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,368 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,246 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,188 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 46,186 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,862 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 45,288 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,288 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 44,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,193 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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L121 LRF is a 1994 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L121 LRF, 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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L121 LRF is a 1994 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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