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R83 DOJ

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,763 mi
Last recorded99,763 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 DOJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2008 99,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 99,763 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 84,045 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 84,045 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 74,007 miles

Exhaust corroded and rear silencer outer casing loose

Front brake pads appear low

Front number plate cracked

Hubcaps on wheels

Offside front lower ball joint rubber cover split and leaking

Oil level low

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre worn

Underside of vehicle corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2005 73,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake pads appear low

Front number plate cracked

Hubcaps on wheels

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre worn

Various brake pipes corroded

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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R83 DOJ is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R83 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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What year was R83 DOJ registered?

R83 DOJ is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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