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CA0850BD

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,575 mi
Last recorded50,575 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA0850BD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2005 50,575 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 50,575 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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CA0850BD is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CA0850BD, 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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CA0850BD is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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