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P118 MLG

1997 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,739 mi
Last recorded93,739 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 MLG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2011 93,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

carrier for spare wheel empty and loose

corrosion under car and onto components. brake pipes etc

engine noisy

near side front tyre and off side rear damaged

no oil on dipstick add 2 litres

rear seat base loose

Pass 20 Apr 2010 92,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,489 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,043 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 85,040 miles

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2006 79,973 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 79,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MLG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 P118 MLG, 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 MLG registered?

P118 MLG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P118 MLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 MLG 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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