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P112 FDY

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

23,760 mi
Last recorded23,760 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 FDY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 23,760 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 23,758 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 23,250 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 23,204 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear footbrake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2016 22,552 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 22,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 21,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 21,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 21,148 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 529,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 20,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 20,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 20,742 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 20,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,534 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,270 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 20,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,986 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,758 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,363 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 19,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,034 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 19,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 18,771 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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P112 FDY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P112 FDY, 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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P112 FDY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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