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L173 GYH

1993 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,572 mi
Last recorded64,572 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 GYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,572 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,277 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,378 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perrishing

o\s\f brake flexy hose perrishing

Fail 14 Oct 2009 62,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes perrishing

o\s\f brake flexy hose perrishing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,304 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 60,098 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 58,861 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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L173 GYH is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L173 GYH, 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 L173 GYH registered?

L173 GYH is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L173 GYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L173 GYH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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