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L170 LBA

1993 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,151 mi
Last recorded50,151 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 LBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,151 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,148 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 50,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,378 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 49,378 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,975 miles

front n/s and o/s brake discs wearing thin.

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear number plate will need changing soon due to dirt ingress.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,134 miles

corroision to front valance and wing

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2007 46,116 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to front valance

n/s wiper blade split but clears screen

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2006 45,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to front valance

n/s wiper blade split but still cleans screen

n/s/f/ tyre wearing on outer edge

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 LBA is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L170 LBA, 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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L170 LBA is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 1993.

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