1993 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · L286 DPC
1993 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 48,672 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L286 DPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 48,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L286 DPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Fiesta (L286 DPC) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MOTOR WORKING (3.5 (a))”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d))”.
L286 DPC Mileage History
- 22/04/202245,380 mi
- 18/05/202345,537 mi+157 mi
- 16/09/202446,637 mi+1,100 mi
- 10/09/202548,670 mi+2,033 mi
- 15/09/202548,672 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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