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L170 CDV

1993 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,781 mi
Last recorded79,781 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 CDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 79,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake flexi cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front of bumper damaged

offside rear wheel rim inner edge damaged

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Fail 22 Jul 2008 79,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake flexi cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front of bumper damaged

offside rear wheel rim inner edge damaged

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,126 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 76,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake flexi cracked

slight noise from both front hubs

Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,116 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 62,613 miles

nearside rear mudflap insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2005 62,541 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on 2m to 2/1/2 m oftread and starting to wear on inner edge.165/65r13t

nearside rear mudflap insecure

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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L170 CDV is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc 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 L170 CDV, 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 L170 CDV registered?

L170 CDV is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 November 1993.

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