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S353 XHE

1999 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,303 mi
Last recorded37,303 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta 3581,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 XHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2009 37,303 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,257 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 80,427 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,269 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 12,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service 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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S353 XHE is a 1999 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S353 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 S353 XHE registered?

S353 XHE is a 1999 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S353 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S353 XHE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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