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P117 PFL

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,625 mi
Last recorded52,625 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 PFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,625 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,189 miles

Nearside Sill covered in thick under seal appears ok

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 46,161 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,585 miles

Exhaust corroding

Underbody covered in thick under seal appears ok

Fail 12 Jul 2016 40,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Body has slight corrosion general sills floor pan and chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front disks corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 May 2015 39,824 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 39,824 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 39,051 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 39,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 38,442 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on inside tyre wall

Pass 30 May 2012 37,875 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,259 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,242 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 36,469 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,760 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,364 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 34,364 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 32,812 miles

n/side rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 15 May 2006 31,325 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 PFL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PFL, 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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P117 PFL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 April 1997.

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