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P103 KSR

1997 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,002 mi
Last recorded73,002 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 KSR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,002 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 68,051 miles

advise notes same as note number 140455467165

Fail 14 Jun 2007 57,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

heavy rust exhaust system

heavy rust nearside front floor

heavy rust spare wheel carrier

slight damage nearside rear wheel inner rim

slight damage offside door mirror

underside of vehicle and components rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2006 61,581 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 61,581 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 61,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P103 KSR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P103 KSR, 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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P103 KSR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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