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L169 DRN

1993 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,920 mi
Last recorded64,920 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 DRN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2025 64,920 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 60,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 60,018 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/wheel/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2013 59,471 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hazzard switch slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,471 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hazzard switch slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,665 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 57,662 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,973 miles

Offside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 52,290 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 50,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 48,062 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 44,959 miles

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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L169 DRN is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L169 DRN, 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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L169 DRN is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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