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5237 ME

2017 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,396 mi
Last recorded11,396 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5237 ME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 11,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 9,650 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 9,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 9,344 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 9,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 8,532 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 7,472 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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5237 ME is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 5237 ME, 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 5237 ME registered?

5237 ME is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is 5237 ME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5237 ME shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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