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ALZ 1180

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,352 mi
Last recorded60,352 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 1180
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,352 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 60,312 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,567 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 53,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,089 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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ALZ 1180 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ALZ 1180, 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 ALZ 1180 registered?

ALZ 1180 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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