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P113 CFR

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,089 mi
Last recorded6,089 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 CFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 6,089 miles

general corrosion under car.

o/s/f brake hose slight perishing.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2014 6,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

general corrosion under car.

o/s/f brake hose slight perishing.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 4,739 miles

rear brake pipes corroded. n/s/r brake hose perished. front brake worn. o/s/f tyre worn. o/s/r tyre just on legal limit. slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 4,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded. n/s/r brake hose perished. front brake worn. o/s/f tyre worn. o/s/r tyre just on legal limit. slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 2,871 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

corrosion under car. o/s sill corroded. o/s/f tyre perished. o/s/r tyre low on tread. front brakes worn. slight wear in n/s/r wheel bearing. clutch slipping.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 2,871 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

corrosion under car. o/s sill corroded. o/s/f tyre perished. o/s/r tyre low on tread. front brakes worn. slight wear in n/s/r wheel bearing. clutch slipping.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 1,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak n/s/f suspension arm bushes slight wear

Fail 16 Aug 2011 1,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak n/s/f suspension arm bushes slight wear

Pass 25 Aug 2010 773 miles

o/s outer sill corroded. brake pipes corroded. o/s/r tyre worn 2mm

Fail 19 Aug 2010 773 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s outer sill corroded. brake pipes corroded. o/s/r tyre worn 2mm

Pass 11 Aug 2009 97,120 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 97,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe rusty.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 93,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,109 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 89,964 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 37,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 85,540 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 85,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

front disc corroding, rear subfame bushes weak

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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P113 CFR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P113 CFR, 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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P113 CFR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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