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GCZ 7542

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,802 mi
Last recorded14,802 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 7542
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,802 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 14,609 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 99,103 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2015 99,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 97,417 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 97,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,631 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 94,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,647 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes slight play

o/s/r slight lift on shock

Fail 14 Apr 2011 90,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti roll bar d bushes slight play

o/s/r slight lift on shock

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,104 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 85,686 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 82,584 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 78,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,520 miles

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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GCZ 7542 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GCZ 7542, 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 GCZ 7542 registered?

GCZ 7542 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is GCZ 7542 safe to buy?

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