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L165 RCD

1993 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,827 mi
Last recorded50,827 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 RCD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 50,827 miles

exhuast down pipe flange corroded

moderate surface corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

near side and offside rear tyres worn inner edges/near side front has cut in outer side wall cords not exposed

near side rear and offside rear tyres worn and perished around tread and side wall areas

Pass 25 May 2007 49,146 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 24 May 2007 49,146 miles

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

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

front near side and off side brake discs inner faces surface moderate corrosion

near side and offside rear brake flexible hoses slightly perished

offside and near side rear tyres perished/cracked around tread and side wall area

offside front tyre worn inside edge

stone chip damage to zone A of windscreen (less than 10mm dia)

Pass 18 May 2006 46,458 miles

both rear tyres perished/signs of cracking around tread area

near side and offside front brake discs slight wear inside edge

near side front and rear tyres scuffed on outside tyre walls due to being kerbed

offside tyre worn inside edge

rear exhaust box corroded (not leaking)

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight condensation whitin near side head lamp lens beam pattern not impaired

stone chip damage to front wind screen within zone A less than 10mm dia

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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L165 RCD is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L165 RCD, 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 L165 RCD registered?

L165 RCD is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L165 RCD safe to buy?

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