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R655 UWL

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,698 mi
Last recorded74,698 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 UWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2008 74,698 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 74,698 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,431 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 65,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,676 miles

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

slight play in both o/s and n/s steering rack ends

Fail 21 Jun 2006 57,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight play in both o/s and n/s steering rack ends

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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R655 UWL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 in Yellow 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 R655 UWL, 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 R655 UWL registered?

R655 UWL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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