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V257 ENE

1999 Ford Fiest

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,704 mi
Last recorded157,704 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 ENE
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 157,704 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 157,704 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 151,744 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 151,744 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 142,014 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 142,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/hand brake slight low effort

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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V257 ENE is a 1999 Ford Fiest in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V257 ENE, 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 27 years old, this Ford Fiest is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V257 ENE registered?

V257 ENE is a 1999 Ford Fiest, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V257 ENE safe to buy?

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