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A20 LLW

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,018 mi
Last recorded34,018 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 LLW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 34,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2025 34,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2024 33,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2023 33,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 33,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 32,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,284 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 32,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 31,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S on inner edge slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 31,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 30,554 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 30,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,734 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,885 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,469 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,499 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,971 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,447 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,801 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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A20 LLW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 A20 LLW, 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 A20 LLW registered?

A20 LLW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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