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BHZ 3023

1997 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

32,488 mi
Last recorded32,488 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 3023
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 32,488 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 32,488 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 30,398 miles

1) Small chip in O/S windscreen.

2) Oil leaks from engine.

3) Boot floor cross member corroded through.

4) Spare wheel carrier lose.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,961 miles

Gear linkage pin U/S.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

No spare wheel fitted.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear floor cargo stiffner weakened by corrosion.

Spare wheel carrier loose.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 26,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Gear linkage pin U/S.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

No spare wheel fitted.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear floor cargo stiffner weakened by corrosion.

Spare wheel carrier loose.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 26,634 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 26,439 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1) Chips in windscreen.

2) Various engine oil leaks.

3) Spare wheel carrier lose.

4) Steering stiff at low speed.

5) Nail in N/S/R Tyre.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 1,882 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

excess oil leak/engine

o/s/r tyre cut/perished

Fail 7 Apr 2009 8,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

excess oil leak/engine

o/s/r tyre cut/perished

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,480 miles

1) Wind screen chipped left hand side.

2) No spar wheel AND sparre carrier lose.

3) Drive shaft rubber gaiters deteriorating.

4) N/S/F lower suspension rear bush showing signs of wear.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 63,480 miles

1) Wind screen chipped left hand side.

2) No spar wheel AND sparre carrier lose.

3) Drive shaft rubber gaiters deteriorating.

4) N/S/F lower suspension rear bush showing signs of wear.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 22,798 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 79,256 miles

slight wear to off side front suspension arm rear inner bush

Fail 20 Mar 2006 79,251 miles

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

slight wear to near side front suspension arm rear inner bush

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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BHZ 3023 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 BHZ 3023, 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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BHZ 3023 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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