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IIL 1789

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,728 mi
Last recorded88,728 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 1789
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 88,728 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,633 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 84,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2017 79,016 miles

car use for motorsport

Fail 15 Jul 2017 79,013 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

car use for motorsport

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,973 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,973 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,448 miles

O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISEY AIR FILTER REQS CHANGING

Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,450 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 56,649 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 56,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,552 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 32,017 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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IIL 1789 is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 60,777 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 IIL 1789, 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 25 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IIL 1789 registered?

IIL 1789 is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is IIL 1789 safe to buy?

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