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R427 AJW

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,649 mi
Last recorded94,649 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 AJW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 94,649 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 94,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 88,828 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate slightly dis-coloured

handbrake cables showing signs of deterioration

Pass 18 Oct 2006 88,828 miles

front number plate slightly dis-coloured

handbrake cables showing signs of deterioration

Fail 14 Oct 2006 88,805 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate discoloured slightly

handbrake cables showing signs of deterioration

Pass 7 Oct 2005 78,496 miles

advise front n umber plate starting too detereoate

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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R427 AJW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 in White 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 R427 AJW, 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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R427 AJW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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