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P117 BRU

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

20,673 mi
Last recorded20,673 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 BRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 20,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 19,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 15,009 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 15,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 10,401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 10,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 5,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,889 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,271 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,909 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 80,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,804 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 79,761 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 79,761 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 76,783 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 76,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 71,002 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 71,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 64,239 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 64,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,151 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 58,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Near side mirror insecure

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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P117 BRU is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P117 BRU, 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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What year was P117 BRU registered?

P117 BRU is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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