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R44 LCG

1999 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,934 mi
Last recorded131,934 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 LCG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 131,934 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 131,932 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 126,698 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 126,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 120,023 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 120,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat + Down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,947 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,947 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 102,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,612 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,065 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 96,065 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,551 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil low

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,326 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 77,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,924 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 66,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,038 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,283 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,251 miles

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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R44 LCG is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 65,629 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 R44 LCG, 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 27 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R44 LCG registered?

R44 LCG is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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