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IUI 3743

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,436 mi
Last recorded93,436 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 3743
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 93,436 miles

corrosion underneath vehicle.rear brake pipes getting rusty.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,282 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 90,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 88,454 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WEATHERED

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND WORN ALL OVER

CORROSION DID NOT GO THROUGH AT TIME OF TEST

EXAUSHT BLOWING FROM JOIN

NEARSIDE FORNT OUTER C.V GAITER CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS

ALL 4 FEXI PIPES WEATHERED

HEAVY CORRISION ALL UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 8 Nov 2006 84,036 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 3743 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 3743, 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 IUI 3743 registered?

IUI 3743 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is IUI 3743 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 3743 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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