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P102 FDV

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,823 mi
Last recorded55,823 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 FDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,823 miles

advise sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

brake fluid level slighty low

front number plate in poor condition

lower arm bushes starting to de bond

nearside door mirror in poor condition

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in front anti rool bar bushes

rear brakes slighty binding

Fail 22 Feb 2010 55,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

front number plate in poor condition

lower arm bushes starting to de bond

nearside door mirror in poor condition

play in front anti rool bar bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,654 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,095 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 55,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,649 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 52,644 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 50,627 miles

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

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 FDV is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P102 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

P102 FDV is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is P102 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 FDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P102 FDV have outstanding finance?

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