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B7 ETB

1999 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,866 mi
Last recorded76,866 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 ETB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,866 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,241 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 74,171 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 74,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,676 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 70,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,793 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,402 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,107 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 54,107 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,637 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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B7 ETB is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 65,629 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 B7 ETB, 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 27 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B7 ETB registered?

B7 ETB is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is B7 ETB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 ETB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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