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478 RMU

2017 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,244 mi
Last recorded52,244 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 RMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,244 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 42,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 33,268 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 25,433 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 21,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits advise new (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 16,980 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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478 RMU is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 478 RMU, 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 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 478 RMU registered?

478 RMU is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 October 2017.

Is 478 RMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 478 RMU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 478 RMU have outstanding finance?

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