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IUI 4283

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,117 mi
Last recorded81,117 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 4283
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,117 miles

Corrosion on both sills and floor pan

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Rear seat belt catches damaged and difficult to operate

Fail 14 Sep 2011 81,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on both sills and floor pan

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Rear seat belt catches damaged and difficult to operate

Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,520 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Off side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Fail 22 Sep 2010 71,471 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Off side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,930 miles

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 23 Sep 2009 60,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,049 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,016 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 47,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,008 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 43,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside 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)

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 4283 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4283, 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 4283 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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