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V788 FTP

1999 Ford Fiesta 35

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,901 mi
Last recorded183,901 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta 3581,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 FTP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 183,901 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 174,397 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 159,197 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 159,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 149,525 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 149,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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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V788 FTP is a 1999 Ford Fiesta 35 in Blue 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 V788 FTP, 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 V788 FTP registered?

V788 FTP is a 1999 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V788 FTP 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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