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P103 MVW

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,530 mi
Last recorded51,530 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 MVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,530 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 51,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,865 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 41,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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 MVW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P103 MVW registered?

P103 MVW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P103 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 MVW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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