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R67 DOJ

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,860 mi
Last recorded51,860 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 DOJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,860 miles

both front discs worn

coolant leak from bottom hose

engine oil leak

offside front suspension top mount has movement

Fail 29 Oct 2008 51,860 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front discs worn

coolant leak from bottom hose

engine oil leak

offside front suspension top mount has movement

Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,178 miles

crack in ns headlamp

nearside outer sill tender dur to corrosion, slight roughness in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 28 Oct 2006 23,829 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 23,829 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

nsf wheel slighlty binding on, nsr tyre close to legal limit

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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R67 DOJ 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 60%.

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 R67 DOJ, 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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R67 DOJ is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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