Official DVLA Record

1993 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · L963 DBV

L963 DBV

1993 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 16,747 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/11/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (05/02/2019)
Recorded Mileage
16,747 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/11/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 05/02/2019
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1993
Engine
1753cc

L963 DBV Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2021
  • 16,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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L963 DBV Mileage History

  1. 19/10/202116,470 mi
  2. 02/11/202116,747 mi+277 mi

Average of roughly 7,126 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

L963 DBV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 14:30
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Fiesta (L963 DBV) between October 2021 and November 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 November 2021 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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