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T208 BFT

1999 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,661 mi
Last recorded100,661 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 BFT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 100,661 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 100,391 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2009 93,746 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 93,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 84,181 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 84,177 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 78,561 miles

exhaust noisy

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 13 Dec 2005 71,736 miles

brakepipes and body are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2005 71,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody,brakepipes and exhaust are showing signs of corrosion

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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T208 BFT is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T208 BFT, 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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What year was T208 BFT registered?

T208 BFT is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T208 BFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T208 BFT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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