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RLZ 9697

2003 Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,352 mi
Last recorded178,352 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 9697
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Finesse TDCI
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 178,352 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 175,499 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 175,389 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 174,379 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 171,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 167,703 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 162,543 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 162,308 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 157,831 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 151,232 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI?

Based on 450 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 2
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RLZ 9697 is a 2003 Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLZ 9697, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was RLZ 9697 registered?

RLZ 9697 is a 2003 Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RLZ 9697 safe to buy?

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