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P113 EBW

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,186 mi
Last recorded93,186 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 EBW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 93,186 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch and both rear inner sill panels

offside outer sill been welded up

windowscreen damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2009 93,155 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch and both rear inner sill panels

offside outer sill been welded up

windowscreen damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 85,706 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 85,706 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 83,937 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt checked to the best of my ability ( due to child seatbelt fitted)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 74,101 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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P113 EBW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EBW, 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 EBW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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