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J623 NFL

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,125 mi
Last recorded43,125 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ623 NFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,125 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,324 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,464 miles

os outer sill getting weak at centre and front

Fail 7 Oct 2013 41,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,416 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,288 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,533 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,939 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 27,118 miles

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

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)

n s mirror glass cracked

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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J623 NFL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J623 NFL, 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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What year was J623 NFL registered?

J623 NFL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J623 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J623 NFL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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