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L44 SCM

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

2,711 mi
Last recorded2,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 SCM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 2,711 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 2,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 96,805 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 96,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,713 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 88,713 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 88,713 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 88,495 miles

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.

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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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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L44 SCM is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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