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R303 BOJ

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,803 mi
Last recorded2,803 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 BOJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 2,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 2,800 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 97,812 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 97,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 86,814 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 86,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta 35?

Based on 3,999 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
7,273
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 467
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 408
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 395
Headlamp aim too low 255
parking brake recording little or no effort 221
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R303 BOJ is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 63,755 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 35 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 467 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R303 BOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta 35 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta 35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R303 BOJ is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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