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S542 ERC

1998 Ford Fiest

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,296 mi
Last recorded26,296 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 ERC
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,296 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 26,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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S542 ERC is a 1998 Ford Fiest in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S542 ERC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S542 ERC registered?

S542 ERC is a 1998 Ford Fiest, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S542 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 ERC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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