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P106 DUX

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,416 mi
Last recorded94,416 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 DUX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,416 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 94,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 84,446 miles

nearside front bumper lose

offside front bumper lose

Fail 18 Mar 2009 84,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front bumper lose

offside front bumper lose

Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 57,435 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,403 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 51,327 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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 DUX is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DUX, 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 DUX registered?

P106 DUX is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P106 DUX safe to buy?

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