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L156 OVF

1993 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,109 mi
Last recorded72,109 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 OVF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,109 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 72,109 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,721 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 71,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 69,015 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 69,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 68,932 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 59,448 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 59,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 58,565 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 58,564 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front lower ball joint dust seal perished

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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L156 OVF is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 62,273 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 L156 OVF, 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 33 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L156 OVF registered?

L156 OVF is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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