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L697 WLW

1994 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,590 mi
Last recorded99,590 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Ford Fiesta62,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 WLW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 99,590 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

no cover on hazard warning light switch

offside and nearside inner door sills starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2007 99,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs getting low and corroded on inner faces

no cover on hazard warning switch

offside and nearside rear inner sills starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 1 Jul 2006 92,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear wing starting to corrode

no cover on hazard switch

no grease cap offside rear wheel bearing

offside and nearside rear inner door sills starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 30 Jun 2006 92,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear wing starting to corrode

no cover on hazard switch

no grease cap offside rear wheel bearing

offside and nearside rear inner door sills starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to perish

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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L697 WLW is a 1994 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 62,394 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 L697 WLW, 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 32 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L697 WLW is a 1994 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 May 1994.

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