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DN17 DXL

2017 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,207 mi
Last recorded73,207 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN17 DXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 73,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 62,783 miles

Brake pedal rubber heavily worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Tail lamp lens split in fog lamp section.

Wiper blades smeary.

Fail 11 Feb 2022 62,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber heavily worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Tail lamp lens split in fog lamp section.

Wiper blades smeary.

Fail 24 Jan 2022 62,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs faces lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber heavily worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Tail lamp lens split in stop/tail section and damaged.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads low and balding towards outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper blades smeary.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 49,582 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 49,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2020 44,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has cuts not deep enough to reach the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2020 42,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to 2 mm and on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has cuts not deep enough to reach the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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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DN17 DXL is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 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 DN17 DXL, 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 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DN17 DXL is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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