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L12 FOY

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,088 mi
Last recorded52,088 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 FOY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,088 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,789 miles

baffles loose in rear silencer

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,283 miles

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint corroding

front tyres getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,689 miles

exhaust rear silencer joint corroding

offside front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bush showing signs of wear.

various power steering pipes corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,689 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer joint corroding

offside front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bush showing signs of wear.

various power steering pipes corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,817 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,257 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,516 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,824 miles

engine over revving?

nearside front tyre starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre starting to crack

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 9 Jul 2009 40,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bad oil leak from engine

engine over revving?

nearside front tyre starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre cracking

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,616 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,409 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,259 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 31,519 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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L12 FOY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L12 FOY, 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 L12 FOY registered?

L12 FOY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is L12 FOY safe to buy?

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