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P117 PGC

1997 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

278,610 mi
Last recorded278,610 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 PGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 278,610 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 72,080 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 72,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 PGC is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGC, 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 PGC registered?

P117 PGC is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P117 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 PGC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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