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P103 VGT

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,561 mi
Last recorded12,561 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 VGT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,561 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have badly deteriorated bushes, but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test

Corrosion starting to appear on rear inner and outer sills

Nearside dip beam image blurred slightly

Offside rear brake pipe rusty, slight perishing on both front and rear brake flexihoses

Parking brake lever high on its travel

Fail 2 Apr 2015 12,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front lower suspension arms have badly deteriorated bushes, but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test

Corrosion starting to appear on rear inner and outer sills

Nearside dip beam image blurred slightly

Offside rear brake pipe rusty, slight perishing on both front and rear brake flexihoses

Parking brake lever high on its travel

Pass 31 Mar 2014 8,051 miles

Both front brake flexihoses starting to perish

Corrosion starting to appear on rear sills and arches

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads not seen at time of test

Fuel cap slightly loose

Nearside wing mirror loose

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight play in nearside front top mount

Suspension bushes in both front lower arms badly splitting

Fail 31 Mar 2014 8,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake flexihoses starting to perish

Corrosion starting to appear on rear sills and arches

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads not seen at time of test

Fuel cap slightly loose

Nearside wing mirror loose

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight play in nearside front top mount

Suspension bushes in both front lower arms badly splitting

Pass 5 Apr 2013 3,319 miles

Both front wishbones rear bushes badly splitting

Nearside rear tyre has a puncture repair of a temporary type which is not meant for prolonged road use, is perishing and wearing unevenly (165/70R13)

intermittent fault occured on indicators at beginning of test, crackling noise when indicator selected and lamps did not illuminated, but has not happened since using hazard warning lamps

Fail 2 Apr 2013 3,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front wishbones rear bushes badly splitting

Nearside rear tyre has a puncture repair of a temporary type which is not meant for prolonged road use, is perishing and wearing unevenly (165/70R13)

intermittent fault occured on indicators at beginning of test, crackling noise when indicator selected and lamps did not illuminated, but has not happened since using hazard warning lamps

Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/door mirror loose

vehicle very low on fuel upon presentation

wishbone bushes perished and worn

Fail 20 Feb 2012 95,911 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 79,833 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 75,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 70,253 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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P103 VGT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P103 VGT, 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 P103 VGT registered?

P103 VGT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P103 VGT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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