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P118 FGM

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

90,347 mi
Last recorded90,347 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 FGM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,347 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2012 88,864 miles

closing sills corroded.

damage to n/s/f wing

engine oil leaks.

heavy weld repaires to sills.

lower arm rear bushes perished.

n/s/f door step corroded.

o/s/f inner wheel arch trim missing.

rear brake flexi hoses perished.

underside corroded in places.

Fail 29 May 2012 88,864 miles

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

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

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

closing sill area's starting to corrode

damage o/s/f wing

heavy engine oil leaks

inner wheel archs in muddy condition

lower arm bushes in poor condition

n/s/f door step corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch trim missing

outersills and other weld repairs heavily undersealed unable to view full

rear brake flexi hoses perished

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,219 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 87,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake hoses perished

rear silencer starting to blow

rear wheel archs corroded

damage o/s/f wing

heavy engine oil leaks

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,312 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 85,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 80,607 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 80,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills been replaced and o/s rear chassic coroded

n/s/f seatbelt stalk covers missing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,370 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 76,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,709 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 72,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 69,935 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 69,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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P118 FGM is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 P118 FGM, 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 P118 FGM registered?

P118 FGM is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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