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OAZ 1694

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 1694
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 96,089 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 96,088 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 87,999 miles

both front brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly out of balence

rear chassi corroded

rear wiper deteriated

tail gate dameged

Fail 9 Jul 2009 87,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS BY LOWER MOUNTING SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY COME OUT

TAIL GATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 26 Jun 2008 83,237 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 83,237 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel tank corroding

rear chassis corroding

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,037 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 81,037 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2006 79,252 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 79,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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OAZ 1694 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OAZ 1694, 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 OAZ 1694 registered?

OAZ 1694 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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