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P101 ETT

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,221 mi
Last recorded15,221 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 ETT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 15,221 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 15,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 7,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,312 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 93,300 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,255 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 81,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near axel mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x 2 areas (2.4.A.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,497 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,562 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 31,332 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2014 31,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,050 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front wing damaged but no jagged edges

rear exhaust rattling

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,359 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front wing damaged but has no sharp edges

rear exhaust rattling

Fail 9 Mar 2012 30,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front wing damaged but has no sharp edges

rear exhaust rattling

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,055 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Trye's cracking

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 29,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,569 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,277 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 29,277 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,014 miles

Advise both number plates

N/S/F tyre cut on sidewall no cords showing

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,508 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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P101 ETT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 61,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P101 ETT, 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 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P101 ETT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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