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L159 ORW

1993 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,414 mi
Last recorded41,414 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 ORW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2011 41,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

both sides inner sill slightly rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to see brake pads condition (hub cap fitted)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,720 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,138 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 31,137 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,545 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 30,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L159 ORW is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L159 ORW, 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 L159 ORW registered?

L159 ORW is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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