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R450 COJ

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,235 mi
Last recorded78,235 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 COJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 78,235 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 73,025 miles

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

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 23 Nov 2006 70,573 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 70,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 64,497 miles

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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R450 COJ is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R450 COJ, 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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What year was R450 COJ registered?

R450 COJ is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R450 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 COJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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