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P114 XHG

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,296 mi
Last recorded108,296 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 XHG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2015 108,296 miles

All Brake Lines are corroded, especially O/S/F.

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Child Seats fitted in the rear of the vehicle at time of test, only partial seatbelt inspection carried out.

Front Coil Springs have heavy surface corrosion.

Front Floors, especially N/S & Front Chassis Rails are corroded heavily.

Front Wipers are worn.

Front Wishbone Bushes are corroding.

Fuel Filter is corroded, replacement advised.

Handbrake Cable Sheiths are corroded.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Bump Stops are perishing.

Tyre Pressures uneven, reset to 32F 32R for MOT.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,296 miles

All Brake Lines are corroded, especially O/S/F.

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Child Seats fitted in the rear of the vehicle at time of test, only partial seatbelt inspection carried out.

Front Coil Springs have heavy surface corrosion.

Front Floors, especially N/S & Front Chassis Rails are corroded heavily.

Front Wipers are worn.

Front Wishbone Bushes are corroding.

Fuel Filter is corroded, replacement advised.

Handbrake Cable Sheiths are corroded.

Rear Bump Stops are perishing.

Tyre Pressures uneven, reset to 32F 32R for MOT.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 102,376 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 102,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 98,897 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,580 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 92,822 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,244 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,667 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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P114 XHG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P114 XHG, 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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P114 XHG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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