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EBE40TG

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,651 mi
Last recorded3,651 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBE40TG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 3,651 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear registrstion plate lamp showing amber

Fail 17 Jul 2014 3,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside and nearside rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear registrstion plate lamp showing amber

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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EBE40TG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol 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 EBE40TG, 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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What year was EBE40TG registered?

EBE40TG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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