MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,711 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/r wheel arch corroded no sharp edges
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/r wheel arch corroded no sharp edges
Both front cv gaiters deteriorated
Both rear brake flexis corroded
Both rear tyres worn and cracking
Handbrake outer cables corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear wheel arch corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Both front cv gaiters deteriorated
Both rear brake flexis deteriorated
Both rear tyres worn and cracking
Handbrake outer cables corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear wheel arch corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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L44 SCM is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 L44 SCM, 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 L44 SCM registered?
L44 SCM is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is L44 SCM safe to buy?
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