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S457 LUG

1999 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,068 mi
Last recorded56,068 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 LUG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front lower arms rear bushes seperating

Fail 15 Oct 2011 56,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front lower arms rear bushes seperating

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,187 miles

advise both front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

advise front brake pads worn low

advise near side front and rear flexie brake pipes cracking

advise nearside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

Fail 15 Oct 2010 52,187 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise both front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

advise front brake pads worn low

advise near side front and rear flexie brake pipes cracking

advise nearside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,844 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,904 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 42,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,694 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 37,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,413 miles

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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S457 LUG is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S457 LUG, 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 S457 LUG registered?

S457 LUG is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 February 1999.

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