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IUI 4939

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,450 mi
Last recorded58,450 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 4939
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,362 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 58,359 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,478 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 53,501 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,370 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,457 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 49,457 miles

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

Rear Wiper Blade Split. †Front Brake Discs Corroded.

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 4939 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 4939, 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 4939 registered?

IUI 4939 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is IUI 4939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 4939 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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