MOT Status
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65,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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1997 BS is a 2019 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2019 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 28,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 1997 BS, 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 7 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 1997 BS registered?
1997 BS is a 2019 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 2019.
Is 1997 BS safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1997 BS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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