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H20 DTX

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,495 mi
Last recorded80,495 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 DTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,495 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 80,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,833 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2013 75,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,044 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,581 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,328 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 62,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 58,769 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 58,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 53,640 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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H20 DTX is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H20 DTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H20 DTX registered?

H20 DTX is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is H20 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H20 DTX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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