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M22 WJL

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,248 mi
Last recorded82,248 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 WJL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 82,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

underside and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills, rear chassis rails, floors to sills and floor panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 80,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills, rear chassis rails, floors to sills and floor panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 75,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,157 miles

both rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,157 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,366 miles

nearside rear axle bush has slight play

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,093 miles

All brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Feb 2016 68,539 miles

Front floor panels starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle bushes have slight play

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,517 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front floor panels starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle bushes have slight play

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2015 67,731 miles

both rear axle bushes perishing and have slight play

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

front floor panels starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jan 2015 67,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear axle bushes perishing and have slight play

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

front floor panels starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,187 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipe corroded and coverd in grease

unable to fully inspect welding due to body sealant applied

Fail 15 Jan 2014 67,187 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipe corroded and coverd in grease

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,973 miles

offside rear sill to arch joint has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,856 miles

light corrosion on chassis / underbody

Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,616 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,715 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 58,715 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 52,918 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,918 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,836 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 48,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre on 3mm and side wall cracking

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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M22 WJL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M22 WJL, 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 M22 WJL registered?

M22 WJL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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