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P110 PRT

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

99,393 mi
Last recorded99,393 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 PRT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2010 99,393 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 90,377 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on outer sills offside and nearside

corrosion present on rear chassis rails

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2009 90,377 miles

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

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on outer sills offside and nearside

corrosion present on rear chassis rails

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2008 73,970 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,970 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 64,741 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 64,741 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 58,176 miles

Brake lights activate at the slightest touch of brake pedal.

Fail 9 Jan 2006 58,167 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Brake test figures; N/S/F = 265 † O/S/F = 280 † N/S/R = 90 † O/S/R = 70 † N/S H/B = 60 † O/S H/B = 60

Nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner bush is starting to split.

Spare tyre feels very soft.

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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P110 PRT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P110 PRT, 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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P110 PRT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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