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S292 XHE

1999 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,772 mi
Last recorded47,772 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta 3581,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 XHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2009 47,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front & rear brake inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,772 miles

advise front & rear brake inspection

Pass 1 May 2008 42,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear parking brake slow to react

oil leak on engine

parking brake outter corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,889 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 37,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leaks on engine & gearbox

Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,116 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 34,116 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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S292 XHE is a 1999 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta 35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 81,112 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 S292 XHE, 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 27 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 S292 XHE registered?

S292 XHE is a 1999 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S292 XHE safe to buy?

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