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BLZ 5834

1997 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,319 mi
Last recorded75,319 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 5834
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,319 miles

oil leak

play in wheels

Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,838 miles

exhurst rusty

oil leak

slight play in wheels

Pass 27 May 2011 69,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside door step rusty

Fail 27 May 2010 65,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 65,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,665 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 24 May 2008 63,354 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 63,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

both front btyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2006 61,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BLZ 5834 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BLZ 5834, 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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BLZ 5834 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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