MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R83 DOJ safe to buy?
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