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P104 YFR

1997 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,904 mi
Last recorded96,904 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 YFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 96,904 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe from flexys slight corroded but acceptable

Pass 16 Sep 2010 94,223 miles

Advise slight interaction to N/S/R Light.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 94,221 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise slight interaction to N/S/R Light.

Fail 14 Aug 2010 94,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise O/S/F Inner wing brake pipe is only just acceptable.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise n/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

advise oil on steering gaiter no leaks found

Pass 14 Jan 2008 68,671 miles

advise filler in n/s sill

Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 55,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,701 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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P104 YFR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P104 YFR, 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 P104 YFR registered?

P104 YFR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P104 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 YFR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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