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L168 PMM

1993 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

9,663 mi
Last recorded9,663 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 PMM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 9,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 91,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,971 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,989 miles

Front discs lipped and pads low

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing missing

Rear number plate deteriorating

all coil springs corroding

both front c.v boots cracking

both front wishbone bushes deteriorating

cam belt cover missing

Fail 13 Jul 2022 65,892 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs lipped and pads low

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing missing

Rear number plate deteriorating

all coil springs corroding

both front c.v boots cracking

both front wishbone bushes deteriorating

cam belt cover missing

Pass 16 Jul 2021 59,821 miles

Both front seat belt buckles outer covers missing

Front Nearside and offside outer, Drive shaft joint constant velocity boots deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside coil springs corroded at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 May 2019 49,113 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 49,081 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

tape wrapped around brake pipe at master cylinder

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,955 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,371 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,806 miles

Has silght dirsel leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,855 miles

but have locking nuts

front lower arms nuts and bolts are in upside down

Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

lower front arms rear bushes worn

n/s/r tyre wall inside edge cracking and perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2012 29,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

lower front arms rear bushes worn

n/s/r tyre wall inside edge cracking and perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,884 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,970 miles

o/s/f seatbelt stock housing broken

Fail 19 Nov 2008 25,898 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,898 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,573 miles

o/s/f seat belt stalk casing broken

Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,304 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 23,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 shock absorber weak †brake master cylinder slight mist

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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L168 PMM is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L168 PMM, 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 L168 PMM registered?

L168 PMM is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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