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R137 ENF

1998 Ford Fiest

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,761 mi
Last recorded6,761 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 ENF
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 6,761 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 6,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 96,359 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 96,334 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 27 May 2006 86,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 81,317 miles

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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R137 ENF is a 1998 Ford Fiest in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R137 ENF, 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 R137 ENF registered?

R137 ENF is a 1998 Ford Fiest, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R137 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 ENF 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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