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L169 PEH

1994 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,528 mi
Last recorded50,528 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Fiesta62,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 PEH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 50,528 miles

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 28 Jul 2026 50,519 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Insecure and fouling the lower steering column (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All effected by application of stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Tail lights (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced All (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 28 Jul 2025 50,411 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,663 miles

Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 49,660 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 47,393 miles

Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 47,383 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 97,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel filler neck not attached to body at upper end but cap fits correctly and no leaks.not likly to come completly adrift

nearside front washer partially blocked

offside outer sill at front corroded and holed but not structural or in prescribed area

rear wiper torn

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 PEH is a 1994 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 62,394 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 L169 PEH, 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 32 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L169 PEH is a 1994 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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