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P117 HJA

1997 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,477 mi
Last recorded68,477 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 HJA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2009 68,477 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,134 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 63,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,542 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 50,534 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,533 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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P117 HJA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P117 HJA, 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 HJA registered?

P117 HJA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 January 1997.

Is P117 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 HJA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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