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IUI 2485

1997 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

323,120 mi
Last recorded323,120 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 2485
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 323,120 miles

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

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

lower sill edges showing some corrsion/swelling

o/s outer cv gaitor perishing

Fail 9 Dec 2011 32,120 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

lower sill edges showing some corrsion/swelling

o/s outer cv gaitor perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 16,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar buhes worn

both front outer cv boots close to splitting

both inner sills, rear chassis rails and floor pans corroded

drivebelt poor condition

front brake hoses perished and cracked

front number plate damaged

nsr wheel damaged slightly

osr tyre perished and cracked

rear wiper split

slight play nsf wheel bearing and slightly noisy

Fail 30 Nov 2009 10,539 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil on min

n/s/f tyre cut borderline

n/s/r outersill weak

underbody areas getting weak

windscreen damage borderline

Pass 30 Nov 2009 10,539 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil on min

n/s/f tyre cut borderline

n/s/r outersill weak

underbody areas getting weak

windscreen damage borderline

Pass 2 Dec 2008 837 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 791 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 91,070 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 91,032 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre outer edge wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2006 86,143 miles

emissions high...

n/s/r metal brake pipe corrroded..

no plate lights...

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded to limit...

o/ss/r handbrake low effort...

rear exhaust corroded/blowing..

wipers weak...

Pass 9 Dec 2005 80,050 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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IUI 2485 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 IUI 2485, 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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IUI 2485 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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