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P103 YYG

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,556 mi
Last recorded32,556 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 YYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2016 32,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 26,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 26,290 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,712 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

power steering pipes slightly corroded

sills are corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,180 miles

the power steering pipes are corroding

the sillis are corroding.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 24,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

the near side rear and off side rear inner and outer sill's are corroding.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 23,352 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,640 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,089 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,187 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 YYG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

P103 YYG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P103 YYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 YYG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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