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S447 ADU

1998 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,853 mi
Last recorded63,853 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta 3559,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 ADU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 63,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 63,352 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 29,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,041 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 3,638 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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S447 ADU is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta 35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 59,186 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 S447 ADU, 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 28 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 S447 ADU registered?

S447 ADU is a 1998 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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