1993 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Petrol · L681 MPU
1993 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 39,734 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L681 MPU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2024
- 39,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L681 MPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Fiesta (L681 MPU) between October 2005 and July 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 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 (22 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Steering (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Anti-roll bar severely distorted link (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)”.
L681 MPU Mileage History
- 21/10/200551,841 mi
- 12/10/200663,229 mi+11,388 mi
- 15/03/200863,823 mi+594 mi
- 13/03/200975,101 mi+11,278 mi
- 17/04/20144,424 mi-70,677 mi
- 04/08/20168,581 mi+4,157 mi
- 11/08/20168,586 mi+5 mi
- 02/08/20218,591 mi+5 mi
- 07/08/20238,594 mi+3 mi
- 31/07/202439,734 mi+31,140 mi
Average of roughly -645 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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