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S127 DLG

1999 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,508 mi
Last recorded44,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 DLG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,508 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Fail 7 Jan 2016 44,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 31 Dec 2014 38,174 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 38,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,119 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 15 Nov 2013 32,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,889 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW

DRIVERS WIPER SMALL SPLIT ON END STILL CLEARS

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 12 Dec 2012 26,889 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW

DRIVERS WIPER SMALL SPLIT ON END STILL CLEARS

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,068 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 17,048 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,172 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 16,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,821 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 13,099 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 11,727 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking on side walls

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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S127 DLG is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 65,629 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S127 DLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S127 DLG is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S127 DLG safe to buy?

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