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M104 YWL

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,861 mi
Last recorded62,861 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 YWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

inner faces of front discs corroded

inner sills at rear corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2009 62,857 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

inner faces of front discs corroded

inner sills at rear corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,537 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 61,531 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 57,665 miles

o/s sill to floor lip corroding

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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M104 YWL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M104 YWL, 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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M104 YWL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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