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R87 DOJ

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,123 mi
Last recorded13,123 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 DOJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,123 miles

Windscreen slightly scratched.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 7,472 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 7,472 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2005 99,344 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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R87 DOJ is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R87 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 R87 DOJ registered?

R87 DOJ is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R87 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 DOJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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