MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,561 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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P103 VGT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 July 1997.
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