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59 XUS

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

64,321 mi
Last recorded64,321 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 XUS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,321 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 64,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 56,600 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 56,599 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

noise on front susp

Pass 5 Oct 2005 54,077 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 54,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2005

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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59 XUS is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 61,816 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 59 XUS, 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 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 59 XUS registered?

59 XUS is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 59 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 59 XUS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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