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P102 ERD

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,778 mi
Last recorded12,778 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 ERD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2013 12,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Front brake pads couldn't be seen

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes covered with grease, Unable to fully determine condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 863 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 7,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 7,319 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside

Offside front tyre worn on inside

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 591 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 10 Jan 2009 85,753 miles

all tyres perishing in sidewalls

both front lower suspension arm rear fac ing bushes perishing

centre and rear exhaust corroded

heavy oil leak from engine

rear beam axle mounting bushes slightly worn

spare tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jan 2008 90,857 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,386 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 77,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wear on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2006 75,011 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 75,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip in windscreen

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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P102 ERD is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P102 ERD, 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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What year was P102 ERD registered?

P102 ERD is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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