No, L478 FDA is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for L478 FDA?

The MOT for L478 FDA is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 December 2007.

What is the recorded mileage of L478 FDA?

The recorded mileage for L478 FDA is 17,217 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L478 FDA ULEZ compliant?

No, L478 FDA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1994 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · L478 FDA

L478 FDA

1994 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1994. Recorded mileage 17,217 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/12/2007
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/03/2008)
Recorded Mileage: 17,217 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/12/2007

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/03/2008

Mileage: 17,217 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1994
Engine: 1753cc

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L478 FDA Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2006
17,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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L478 FDA Mileage History

01/12/200617,217 mi
06/12/200617,217 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

L478 FDA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 15:27

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Fiesta (L478 FDA) between December 2006 and December 2006.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 December 2006 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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