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P106 ACW

1997 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,316 mi
Last recorded78,316 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 ACW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2009 78,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

advanced corrosion to os outer sill at rear

advanced general under vehicle corrosion

both front outer cv boots slightly perished

both front suspension coil springs corroded

ns rear tyre tread low and worn unevenly on inner edge

slight damage to ns rear lamp lens

Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,316 miles

advanced corrosion to os outer sill at rear

advanced general under vehicle corrosion

both front outer cv boots slightly perished

both front suspension coil springs corroded

ns rear tyre tread low and worn unevenly on inner edge

slight damage to ns rear lamp lens

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,553 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 70,553 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,894 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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P106 ACW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P106 ACW, 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 P106 ACW registered?

P106 ACW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P106 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 ACW shows 6 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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