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P108 GJO

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

59,792 mi
Last recorded59,792 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 GJO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,792 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 58,093 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill & inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,992 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 56,992 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,125 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush perished (2.5.A.1c)

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill & inner sills

front brake disc showing sign of wear

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 56,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush perished (2.5.A.1c)

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill & inner sills

front brake disc showing sign of wear

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 22 Apr 2014 53,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on o/s & n/s outer sills

Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on o/s & n/s outer sills

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,559 miles

CORROSION ON O/S/R OUTER SILL

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PREISHED

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,559 miles

CORROSION ON O/S/R OUTER SILL

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PREISHED

Pass 21 Apr 2012 50,303 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 50,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 45,814 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

inner sills corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 45,814 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edge

inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,329 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 40,329 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,125 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,705 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 31,705 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,340 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 26,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,248 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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P108 GJO is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P108 GJO, 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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P108 GJO is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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